Homemade Rusk

Transform your tea-time ritual with this delightful Homemade Rusk recipe! Featuring a perfect balance of crisp, golden edges and a subtly sweet interior, this twice-baked treat is easy to customize with cardamom, nuts, or dried fruits to suit your tastes. Made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, this rusk recipe combines straightforward prep with a unique double-baking technique to achieve that signature crunch. Ideal for dunking in your morning coffee or an afternoon cup of chai, these rusks are as versatile as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you'll have 12 servings of a handmade classic to enjoy or share. Perfect for bakers of all levels, this Homemade Rusk recipe is your go-to guide for creating a batch of tea-time perfection from scratch!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:70 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 240 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 60 grams unsalted butter
• 180 milliliters milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 as desired optional add-ins (e.g., cardamom, nuts, dried fruits)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter until it's soft and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter, mixing until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms. If desired, fold in optional add-ins like cardamom, nuts, or dried fruits.

Step 6

Pour the batter into a greased loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake the loaf for 35-40 minutes until it's golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the loaf to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 9

Once cooled, cut the loaf into 1 cm thick slices using a serrated knife.

Step 10

Arrange the slices back on the baking tray and bake again at 150°C (300°F) for about 25-30 minutes, or until both sides are dry and crisp, flipping halfway through.

Step 11

Let the rusks cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	607.7 grams (607.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1721

Total Fat 65.60g	84%
Saturated Fat 34.70g	174%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 369mg	123%
Sodium 2049mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 247.70g	90%
Dietary Fiber 7.10g	25%
Total Sugars 60.30g
Protein 38.20g	76%

Vitamin D 135IU	677%
Calcium 312mg	24%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 661mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.0%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 57.1%