How To Make Gari Biscuits (African Cassava Biscuits)
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: African
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 20biscuits
Author: Marvellina
Make this Ghanaian gari biscuit made with fermented cassava. It is light, crispy, and the coarse texture of gari flour is simply addicting. A simple biscuit that everyone enjoys.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper
Mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine
Add butter pieces into the flour mixture and use a pastry knife or food processor to process into the texture of coarse crumbs
Add the beaten egg and mix into the flour mixture. If it's too dry, you can add 1 teaspoon of water or milk (if you prefer) to start with
Divide the dough into 20 equal pieces. Roll into balls and then place on a baking sheet. Slightly pat the dough down into patties. Use a fork to create some pattern on top if you like
Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. The longer you bake the crispier it will get
Remove from the oven and let them sit for one minute and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool down completely. Store in an air-tight container once they have cooled down completely and they can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks