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Kalmeijer helps bakers respond to the growing demand for modern and responsible biscuits. A great example is our recipe for oat-cranberry biscuits: a crunchy treat with a contemporary twist thanks to the combination of oats and dried fruit.
This biscuit meets the demand for healthier options with alternative ingredients such as oats, dried fruit, or organic raw materials. More and more often, bakers ask us whether such recipes can be processed using the Kalmeijer Biscuit Machine (KGM). In most cases, this works—sometimes with a minor adjustment.
For this recipe, we combine oat flour, rolled oats, cranberries, and currants. Important: the fruit must be finely chopped (approx. 4 mm) so it runs smoothly through the machine. The fruit is not soaked, to keep it firm enough for processing.
Adding syrup ensures a firm, crisp result and compensates for the dough’s higher moisture content. Apple syrup can also be used perfectly for this purpose.
The result: a contemporary biscuit with a rich bite and a recognizable artisanal character.
Ingredients
- 30% wheat flour
- 50% oat flour
- 20% rolled oats (fine)
- 21% light brown sugar
- 45% cold butter
- 12% kitchen syrup (e.g., apple syrup)
- 3% water or milk
- 2.8% egg yolk
- 1.5% baking powder
- 3% lemon zest
- 1% salt
- 25% dried cranberries (finely chopped, ±4 mm)
- 5% currants (finely chopped, ±4 mm)
Method
- Mix the cold butter (in coarse pieces) with sugar, lemon zest, salt, cranberries, and currants.
- Add syrup and liquid ingredients.
- Sift flour and baking powder, then mix with oat flour and rolled oats.
- Knead the dough briefly—avoid overmixing to prevent toughness.
- Let the dough rest in the fridge for several days, then knead it smooth with some egg just before processing.
Process the dough using the Biscuit Machine KGM and use the “Friese duimpjes” roller (no. 1260-901). The result: a firm, crisp biscuit with a rich bite, where the oats and cranberries remain beautifully visible.
With Kalmeijer machines, you can easily create contemporary biscuits that perfectly meet the growing demand for variety and responsible ingredients.
