Masala Chai with Parle-G Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 cup maida
• 0.25 cup butter (softened, unsalted)
• 0.33 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
• 2 tbsp milk powder
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 0.25 tsp baking powder
• 0.125 tsp baking soda (a pinch)
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp milk (cold, or as needed)
• 0.5 tsp vanilla essence

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift together the maida, milk powder, cornflour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer or a whisk until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the vanilla essence to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough forms.

5. 5

   Add 1-2 tablespoons of cold milk, a little at a time, and gently knead to form a stiff but smooth dough. Do not overwork the dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Place the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out evenly to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a sharp knife or a cookie cutter to cut the dough into small rectangles.

7. 7

   Arrange the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them. You can use a fork to gently dock the surface for the classic look.

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