And here they are, Grandma’s genuine Rustic Oil Biscuits, butter-free and perfect for dunking. Ideal for those with cholesterol issues. Grandmothers used to cook like this, with few simple, healthy ingredients: flour, eggs, sugar, and oil. They always knew how to bring out the best from simplicity and genuineness. These biscuits are just like that. Particularly appreciated by my husband, a lover of buttery sweets who unfortunately can’t eat them for health reasons, these healthy treats are among his favorites. I prepare them in abundance and then store them in the freezer. He loves to enjoy them like this, without dunking. And if the night is sleepless, between a TV show and a biscuit, he gets to the next morning.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 158.83 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 27.30 (g) of which sugars 9.85 (g)
- Proteins 3.49 (g)
- Fat 4.70 (g) of which saturated 0.69 (g)of which unsaturated 3.67 (g)
- Fibers 0.55 (g)
- Sodium 60.64 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 41 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Grandma’s Rustic Oil Biscuits
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup sunflower oil (can be replaced with olive oil or half and half)
- 2 tsp baking ammonia (can be replaced with a packet of baking powder)
- lemon zest
- as needed all-purpose flour (for the work surface)
- as needed sugar (for the surface)
Tools for Grandma’s Rustic Oil Biscuits
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Fork
- 2 Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
Steps for Grandma’s Rustic Oil Biscuits
Preparing these biscuits is really very simple. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the sugar, and the grated zest of an organic lemon.
Beat a little, using a fork. Now add the oil and milk at room temperature or slightly warmed.
Continue beating for a few more seconds. Also add the baking ammonia and mix to incorporate it.
Add the flour little by little, incorporating it into the liquid mixture with the help of the fork.
Once a somewhat coarse dough is obtained, turn the bowl contents onto a floured work surface and knead by hand until a smooth dough ball is formed.
At this point, take pieces of dough and shape them into biscuits, working them with your hands into elongated or round shapes, as desired.
Arrange them onto parchment paper, spaced apart, as they will puff up during baking due to the ammonia or baking powder, if used.
Bake in a preheated oven at 355°F (180°C) for 20 minutes or until cooked and golden on the surface.
Grandma’s Rustic Oil Biscuits are ready to be dunked in milk, but they’re also good to eat on their own.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How can I store them?
In a tin box or in the freezer.
Can I use olive oil?
Of course, you can replace sunflower oil with olive oil, or use both at 50%.
