Crispy, double-baked cake biscotti-style biscuits perfect for dipping in warm chai. A beloved South Asian bakery treat made easily at home.
Ingredients
0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup Granulated sugar
3 large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1.5 cups All-purpose flour
1 tsp Baking powder
0.5 tsp Ground cardamom
Steps
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan with butter or parchment paper.
Step 2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ground cardamom. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
Step 5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan, then slice it into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Step 7. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C). Arrange the cake slices flat on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes until dry, golden, and crispy.