Hyderabadi Osmania Biscuits | How to make Hyderabadi Osmania Biscuits

How to make Hyderabadi Osmania Biscuits

1. Firstly in a small bowl add the 3 tbsp of  warm milk and add the saffron strands..set this aside until use..
2. In a bowl add the All purpose flour, milk powder,custard powder, salt , baking powder ..mix well and set aside..
3. Next in another wider bowl add the butter that us at room temperature and beat well until softened  n light ... Now add the powdered sugar n beat until fluffy n mixed well...
4. Later combine the flour mixture, 4 tbsp milk  with butter mixture and knead into dough...do not add any additional liquid..gradually it will form a dough that is kind of short crust in texture..
5. Now dust the counter top or work table with a tbsp of flour and start rolling it into a 0.5mm thick sheet...
6. Now using a round cookie cutter cut into circles.. Carefully lift the circles and place them on a parchment lined baking tray...
7. Now brush the biscuit tops with saffron milk.. This helps in getting perfect color and adds the unique flavor that osmania biscuits have...
8. Now bake these in an preheated oven at 180°c or 356°f approx..for 10 to 15 mins until the edges turn slightly golden.. Once baked to perfection cool them on a wire rack at room temperature..
9. Once cooled completely store in an airtight container n enjoy till stock lasts ... Perfectly crisp..mildly sweet n salty Authentic Hyderabadi famous Osmania biscuits are ready to be served with a cup of Chai...