Nutty Wheat Buttermilk Beskuit Rusks

Nutty wheat buttermilk beskuit/rusks are twice toasted buttermilk bread. Rusks are a south african delicacy. They are similar to biscotti but thicker. they are great to have as a late breakfast with a cup of tee or just to have as snack during the day.

Steps

Pre-heat oven 180c.

Cream butter and sugar.

Add eggs one at a time.

Sieve dry ingredients.

Add buttermilk to egg mixture and mix in with dry ingredients.

This will make a very solid dough.

Use two large greased baking pans.

Bake for 55 min or till golden brown.

Remove from heat , remove from pans.

Let the breads cool slightly.

Slice the bread into slices and then cut into fingers.

Place on a drying rack and dry in oven on 90 degrees till the rusks are dry and hard.

Let them cool off and place in an air tight container.

Serve with coffee , milo or tea.

Dunk the rusks in the hot drink and eat.

They are very moreish.

Enjoy a little bit of south african cuisine on your own porch.

Makes 40 rusks.

Preparation time 1 hour.

Ingredients

nutty wheat flour, flour, baking powder, all-bran cereal, buttermilk, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds