Tea Time Jeera Biscuits, also known as Cumin Seed Biscuits, are a popular Indian tea-time snack that is easy to make and delicious to eat. These savory biscuits are made with a combination of flour, butter, sugar, and cumin seeds, which give them a unique and flavorful taste. Jeera biscuits are perfect for those who prefer savory snacks over sweet ones and are a great accompaniment to a hot cup of tea or coffee. In this recipe, we'll tell you how to make these biscuits at home with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps. So, get ready to impress your family and friends with your baking skills and treat them to these delicious Tea Time Jeera Biscuits.
Ingredients1 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1-2 tablespoons milk optional, only if required
Method* Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
* In a baking tray, take 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds and roast them for 3-4 minutes at 350 F degrees or till you get a nice fragrance from them. Set aside.
* In the steel bowl of your stand mixer or using your hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
* Add the flour, salt and 3/4 tbsp of cumin seeds to the butter and sugar and mix. Reserve the remaining cumin seeds to sprinkle on top of the cookies.
* Mix at low speed till the mixture looks smooth and comes together in form of a dough. You may add 1-2 tablespoons of milk here if the dough doesn't come together.
* Sprinkle some flour on a flat surface or wooden floor and shape the dough like a flat disc.
* Using a roller, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into different shapes using cookie cutter and sprinkle them with the remaining roasted cumin seeds.
* Place the cookies in a baking tray and bake at 350 F degrees for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, take them out and reduce the temperature to 325 F and bake the cookies again for 5-6 minutes or till light they are golden brown from sides and also from the bottom.
* Place on wire rack to cool completely.
* Store the cookies in an airtight container.