Traditional Buttermilk Rusks Recipe 🐪

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
   • Grease a large baking pan (or line it with parchment paper).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
   • In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
4. Make the Dough
   • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
   • Knead lightly (don’t overwork it) until smooth.
5. Shape the Rusks
   • Roll the dough into small logs or balls (about 2 inches long) and place them close together in the prepared pan.
6. First Bake (Drying Phase)
   • Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden and firm.
   • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
7. Slice & Second Bake (Drying Out)
   • Once cool enough to handle, slice the rusks into individual pieces.
   • Place them back on a baking tray, cut side up.
   • Reduce oven temperature to 200°F (100°C) and bake for 1.5–2 hours until completely dry and crisp.
8. Cool & Store
   • Let the rusks cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
   • They’ll stay fresh for weeks!

Enjoy your homemade buttermilk rusks with coffee or tea! ☕🍪