Not merely a snack but a delightful explosion of flavours! Eggless Tutti Frutti Biscuits are sweet and crunchy, filled with colourful, fruit-flavoured candies that create a wonderful blend of textures and tastes. Popularized by Hyderabad's Karachi Bakery, these iconic Indian biscuits have become a beloved indulgence for generations. With their vibrant candied fruit pieces, tutti frutti biscuits provide a unique mix of crunchiness and sweetness that can brighten one's day. They are perfect for pairing with a cup of tea or enjoying a quick snack while on the move, making them a cherished favourite for many.
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About Eggless Tutti Frutti Biscuits
Tutti Frutti Biscuits is a popular Indian sweet biscuit, usually made with a mixture of flour, sugar, butter, and colourful tutti frutti candies. These biscuits are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with fruity flavours. Originating in India, particularly in Hyderabad’s Karachi Bakery. These biscuits feature colourful tutti frutti candies that provide a fruity twist, along with a soft and buttery texture, crunchy edges, and a sweet yet slightly tangy flavor. They are widely recognized as an iconic Indian biscuit recipe.
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Eggless Tutti Frutti Cake
Eggless Tutti Frutti Cake is a vibrant and delicious dessert featuring sweet tutti frutti candies. It has a light and fluffy texture, and the main ingredients include all-purpose flour, tutti frutti, sugar, butter, milk, baking powder, and vanilla essence, with optional nuts or chocolate chips. The cake offers a sweet and fruity flavour, making it ideal for birthdays, parties, or everyday dessert cravings.
Ingredients
- Tutti frutti - 75g/ 1/2 cup
- Butter - 113g / 1/2 cup
- Powdered sugar (adjust to taste) - 60g / 1/2 cup
- Pineapple essence - 2g / 1/2 tsp
- Cardamom powder - 1g / 1/2 tsp
- Flour - 90g / 3/4 cup
- Cashew powder - 30g / 1/4 cup
- Vanilla custard powder - 30g / 1/4 cup
- Baking powder - 2g / 1/2 tsp
- Salt - a pinch
- Maida to coat - 15g / 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 mins, line a baking tray with butter paper, and set it aside.
- In a bowl, add the tutti frutti and then incorporate 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Mix thoroughly until the tutti frutti is well coated and set aside. This step is crucial to prevent the tutti frutti from sinking to the bottom.
- In another bowl, combine powdered sugar, pineapple essence and butter.
- Mix until you achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency.
- Now, sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla custard powder, cashew powder, cardamom powder, salt and baking powder.
- Mix partially until everything is combined.
- Add the coated tutti frutti.
- Mix until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a flat surface and shape it into a rectangle.
- Cut the rectangular dough into two pieces and cling wrap the dough.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- After two hours, use a knife to cut the dough into thick slices, approximately ¼ inch.
- Place the pieces on the baking tray.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 15-18 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Tutti frutti - 75g/ 1/2 cup
- Butter - 113g / 1/2 cup
- Powdered sugar (adjust to taste) - 60g / 1/2 cup
- Pineapple essence - 2g / 1/2 tsp
- Cardamom powder - 1g / 1/2 tsp
- Flour - 90g / 3/4 cup
- Cashew powder - 30g / 1/4 cup
- Vanilla custard powder - 30g / 1/4 cup
- Baking powder - 2g / 1/2 tsp
- Salt - a pinch
- Maida to coat - 15g / 2 tbsp
Recommended Equipment / Tools
- Baking Tray
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Cling Wrap
- Sieve
- Knife
- Chopping Board
How To Make Eggless Tutti Frutti Biscuits
Note: In the step-by-step directions shown here, I am showing the ingredient measurements for 22 medium-sized servings of Eggless Tutti Frutti Biscuits. You can easily scale the recipe up or down as per your needs.
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 mins, line a baking tray with butter paper, and set it aside.
2. In a bowl, add the tutti frutti and then incorporate 2 tablespoons of flour.
3. Mix thoroughly until the tutti frutti is well coated and set aside. This step is crucial to prevent the tutti frutti from sinking to the bottom.
4. In another bowl, combine powdered sugar, pineapple essence and butter.
5. Mix until you achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency.
6. Now, sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla custard powder, cashew powder, cardamom powder, salt and baking powder.
7.Mix partially until everything is combined.
8. Add the coated tutti frutti.
9. Mix until fully incorporated.
10. Transfer the mixture to a flat surface and shape it into a rectangle.
11. Cut the rectangular dough into two pieces.
12. Cling wrap the dough.
13. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
14. After two hours, use a knife to cut the dough into thick slices, approximately ¼ inch.
15. Place the pieces on the baking tray.
16. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 15-18 minutes.
17. Serve and enjoy!
FAQs
Can I use fresh fruits instead of tutti frutti?
Fresh fruits can add moisture and may change the texture, so it’s better to use dried or candied fruits for this recipe.
What can I serve with tutti frutti biscuits?
These biscuits are great on their own, but you can also serve them with tea, coffee, or milk for a delightful snack.
How can I make my biscuits crunchy?
To achieve a crunchier texture, you can bake them a bit longer, about an extra 2 minutes, but keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
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