Oaten Biscuits

Yummy, healthy - low calorie, low fat - biscuits which are easy to make and just fabulous on a cheese board, together with Toffee Grapes Toffee Grapes. These biscuits can be kept in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. I found this recipe in the November 2005 issue of the 'Australian Good Taste' magazine. The preparation and cooking times below do not include the 30 minutes resting time and the 15 minutes cooling time.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 48

Ingredients

• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1  cup  natural  oat bran
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 75  g unsalted butter, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  egg, lightly whisked
•  extra natural  oat bran, to dust
•  blue cheese, cheddar and brie, to serve

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F, and line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
2. Combine the flour, oat bran, sugar, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl, and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Add the water and use a round-bladed knife in a cutting motion to mix the ingredients in the bowl until the mixture just comes together.
4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.
5. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out the dough until it is about 3mm thick. Use a 5cm/2"-diameter round pastry cutter to cut out the biscuits and place them on the prepared trays.
6. Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with egg and sprinkle with the extra oat bran.
7. Bake in a pre-heated oven, swapping the position of the trays over halfway through the cooking, for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool.
9. Serve with the blue cheese, cheddar and brie and with Toffee Grapes Recipe #144733.