tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post9193794222979414955..comments2024-02-16T11:54:14.876+01:00Comments on Swirl & Scramble: HOMEMADE DIGESTIVE BISCUITS!Mariannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14533765887603042859noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-86515307036864444402017-02-28T23:06:14.529+01:002017-02-28T23:06:14.529+01:00This recipe is a Superstar. I made this for the fi...This recipe is a Superstar. I made this for the first time and they turn out to be perfect. Everyone at my place loved them . Thanks a ton <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14094362028394486102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-54294918231911296512013-12-24T17:13:42.039+01:002013-12-24T17:13:42.039+01:00Just about to try these out for Christmas, I'm...Just about to try these out for Christmas, I'm going to use the biscuits as a base for a desert with vanilla ice cream and rum sauce. I used to live in Glasgow but now live in Miami and I really miss digestive biscuits! Graham crackers just aren't the same! Can't wait to try these out, thanks Marianna!:)Seasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-16037220245359958132013-11-27T15:24:42.002+01:002013-11-27T15:24:42.002+01:00Will have to try this even though I live in the uk...Will have to try this even though I live in the uk and mcvities cost about a pound dunno what that is in dollars maybe 1-1.5 dollars never even thought that nowhere else would have mcvities honestly they are taken for granted here hobnobs are good as some of you have said but chocolate hobnobs take it to the next levelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-27381553107852958622013-11-21T17:11:34.599+01:002013-11-21T17:11:34.599+01:00Im made these as one of my elements in a dish for ...Im made these as one of my elements in a dish for my food technology GCSE. A* all the way!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-6843621429227298552013-10-22T10:28:22.671+02:002013-10-22T10:28:22.671+02:00I tried this recipe today...i have to tell you the...I tried this recipe today...i have to tell you they taste and smell exactly like mc vites digestives...thank you soo soo much for sharing this amazing and simple recipe...Hemali speaks...https://www.blogger.com/profile/00917781614833224102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-80673790092082909482013-10-15T09:22:38.060+02:002013-10-15T09:22:38.060+02:00My brother has been suffering from digestion probl...My brother has been suffering from digestion problem for a while. Let me try this biscuit. Thanks for the share.Acid Reflux Treatmenthttp://reliable-home-tips.com/acid-reflux-treatment-2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-36254399670984761962013-08-09T22:39:33.470+02:002013-08-09T22:39:33.470+02:00Got some in the oven at the moment. Instead of chi...Got some in the oven at the moment. Instead of chilling in a ball, I made the dough into a log before chilling (as recommended for other similar biscuits) then sliced circles from the chilled log before baking.<br />Then it doesn't matter how long you leave it in the fridge!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805420450161180303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-14780432674413428492013-08-08T08:02:02.301+02:002013-08-08T08:02:02.301+02:00Just made a batch and taking sample & recipe t...Just made a batch and taking sample & recipe to friend next door and then doing a double mixture for the 'bring & buy' at Church tomorrow.....PERFECT recipe that I have searched for for ages...God Bless..Carolyn, Australia (Carolyn - Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-86455738492377355302013-03-04T18:03:04.980+01:002013-03-04T18:03:04.980+01:00Just finished making a batch, perfect recipe, used...Just finished making a batch, perfect recipe, used what's called farine integrale in France, T 150, and added 1/4 of a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, that's the only changes I made, rolled out the dough through plastic bag/cling film to stop it from sticking. <br />Better than digestives and hob nobs put together. <br /><br />Thanks very much. mackpolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14350044062050633368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-48436086625992345902013-02-10T15:10:25.365+01:002013-02-10T15:10:25.365+01:00I made these last night, and while they don't ...I made these last night, and while they don't have the flavor and crumbly texture of McVitie's, they're not bad. I had to use three more tablespoons of milk to get the dough to hang together, and I also made several smaller balls so the dough would be easier to handle.<br /><br />The next time I try the recipe I'll use graham flour. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-43939763672790445392012-12-27T10:21:00.501+01:002012-12-27T10:21:00.501+01:00Hi:)
I baked these goodies today and iam totally s...Hi:)<br />I baked these goodies today and iam totally smitten with these gems...Really a keeper!!!<br /><br />I made these for my dad.When he finished with one He said, "They are absolutely McVitie's Digestive Biscuits:))<br /><br />Iam soooo Thankful to you:*)))<br />Lotsss of love:*) feel like to hug you tight:)<br /><br />Erum<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-85252681057476134352012-12-15T15:43:49.938+01:002012-12-15T15:43:49.938+01:00Hi Anonymous, I would very much NOT recommend oliv...Hi Anonymous, I would very much NOT recommend olive or canola oil. Especially olive oil as it has a heavy taste that will not work well here. Generally, canola oil can work as a substitute in cakes but not for cookies (except certain exceptions). If you're looking for a veg option, try a non-dairy spread. Hope this helps!Mariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533765887603042859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-54230480602928076212012-12-15T06:37:11.821+01:002012-12-15T06:37:11.821+01:00Can we use canola or olive oil instead of butter.?...Can we use canola or olive oil instead of butter.? Pls adviseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-5654874453317379202012-10-29T09:06:32.785+01:002012-10-29T09:06:32.785+01:00I just made these twice. They are remarkably simil...I just made these twice. They are remarkably similar to the brand I used to buy in the UK, especially straight from the freezer, which gives them a terrific crunch. Thanks for this recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-406893071873734552012-04-14T07:54:22.778+02:002012-04-14T07:54:22.778+02:00I made them. They're perfect! thanx for sharin...I made them. They're perfect! thanx for sharing :)<br />codrutaApa.Faina.Sare.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03618434793070231874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-12720604206809607522012-04-13T10:34:30.510+02:002012-04-13T10:34:30.510+02:00Hi! I made them last night and they turned out exc...Hi! I made them last night and they turned out excellent! thank you for the recipe :)<br />(I used oat brans instead of oat flakes, cause that's what I had on hand: perfect recipe and perfect biscuits!)<br />codrutaApa.Faina.Sare.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03618434793070231874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-14341591597257672412012-01-09T15:59:36.379+01:002012-01-09T15:59:36.379+01:00Thanks to Lisa I just found your blog. I can find ...Thanks to Lisa I just found your blog. I can find digestive biscuit only on Occasion in World Market but it's 50 miles away.<br />Unlike most of us here in USA I prefer to bake by weight and do have a small scale that weighs both.<br /><br />I'll try these once we finish up the Christmas cookies.BarbCAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-74243368654345332202012-01-09T14:11:31.451+01:002012-01-09T14:11:31.451+01:00Just to let you know, I will be writing about maki...Just to let you know, I will be writing about making this recipe on my blog but will link back to here and credit you. It needs to be shared!Lisa Cookwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02056048539979219856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-9047084991791125932012-01-08T23:28:57.865+01:002012-01-08T23:28:57.865+01:00I saw this post just before Christmas, but only ju...I saw this post just before Christmas, but only just got around to making them today.<br />They are gorgeous! I will most definitely be making them again.Lisa Cookwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02056048539979219856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-45702654282121156872011-10-13T19:06:09.936+02:002011-10-13T19:06:09.936+02:00I just finished baking these and they are deliciou...I just finished baking these and they are delicious oatmeal-shortbread biscuits (not like a McVities, in my opinion, but I wasn't expecting them to be)...they'll be perfect with my cuppa PG this afternoon. SO thanks, Marianna, for the recipe... O and I'm an American girlie, back in the States after living in England for years...stockin' up on my PG online doesn't bother me, but I miss inexpensive biscuits, like the coconut rings from Sainsbury's!Misnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-87127652012547480422011-08-28T11:48:59.788+02:002011-08-28T11:48:59.788+02:00Thanks a ton, Marianna for the recipes. I am a die...Thanks a ton, Marianna for the recipes. I am a die-hard fan of McVities and Now I get to make them at home. It cant get better than this. I made them and posted about them too...Do have a look when time permits..<br />http://gattusjournal.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/home-made-digestives/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-51569586067598834492011-07-06T03:15:29.890+02:002011-07-06T03:15:29.890+02:00Ooh, these are lovely! I got hooked when I visited...Ooh, these are lovely! I got hooked when I visited the UK a couple of years ago. You can actually find them in America if you look hard enough, but they aren't carried in most regular grocery stores. Christmas Tree store is a good bet. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-10268708388325733472011-01-28T00:54:20.388+01:002011-01-28T00:54:20.388+01:00Most of us expect recipes with the name "dige...Most of us expect recipes with the name "digestives biscuits" to taste EXACTLY like McVities, but this should not be the case. Afterall, commercial ones are made with different types of ingredients, like hydrogenated vegetable oil instead of butter, etc. I baked these and expected a tasty oatmeal biscuits (not McVities) and am really happy with the result...YUM!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-8836094981359266372010-06-21T18:21:24.354+02:002010-06-21T18:21:24.354+02:00I have never heard of "digestives" but, ...I have never heard of "digestives" but, I'm glad that I have now. I'll be making these for sure! I'm always hunting for some good whole grain recipes.Laura S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355797075478663934.post-48573130262302459942010-02-23T22:52:36.540+01:002010-02-23T22:52:36.540+01:00Thanks for the recipe, Marianna.
And thanks Anonym...Thanks for the recipe, Marianna.<br />And thanks Anonymous above for converting it to cup measure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com