Oma or Om biscuits from Bangalore
is nothing short of spectacular - spicy, crispy and crunchy. Dipped in hot tea
or coffee, it brings back so many memories of Bangalore Bakeries which used to
stock these in abundance along with Khara Buns,
Potato Buns, Khara Biscuits,Nipattu,Toast,Veg Puffs and we kids used to go ga ga over these every time we ate from a
bakery.
Given the margarine and flour we must have consumed gives me
goose bumps now, but today's recipe is a relatively low on fat, and yet a yummy
treat. The Oma (or Ova / Carrom seeds / ajwain) is a spectacular spice used
here, and gives it that hearty yet nice buzz when you bite into it. It also
keeps for several days and goes very well with tea or coffee or just as a snack
to bite into. If you are a fan of savoury bakes like me, go ahead and give it a
shot.
Its generally made with Maida, but I gave it a shot with
wholewheat bread flour and wasnt disappointed at all, only thing was kids asked
me why I made less quantity (I tried only for a cup of flour as it was a trial
- a trial which worked too :-))
Baking Marathon Day 19 : Om
Biscuits (Bakery Style)
Recipe type : Snacks / Finger food
Course: Snacks
Prep time : 10 mins | Bake time :
15 mins | Standing time : 2 hours (both rise)
Ingredients:
- Bread flour / Maida - 1 cup
- Yeast - 1 tsp
- Sugar - 4 tablespoon (divided use)
- Warm water
- Ajwain / carrom seeds / Oma kaalu - 2 TBSP
- Turmeric - ¼ teaspoon (totally optional, I used it)
- Oil - 4 TBSP
Method:
Proof yeast with water, 1 tablespoon sugar , once done, make a dough
with rest of the ingredients. Knead well for 10-12 mins (or 3-4 mins in a stand
mixer) until its nice and shiny. Let it rise in a well oiled bowl for an hour.
Once done, gently knead again, and pinch out 12 portions, make
it into short and stubby 6/7 inch sticks (or you can pinch out 6 portions and
make into lengthy 12 inch baton kind of sticks, we prefer the former). Let it
rise (covered for 30 mins more) on a greased / lined baking sheet.
Towards the end of the 2nd rise, preheat oven to 180C, and bake
for 15-20 mins. Dont over bake lest they burn quickly. Cool on wire rack.
Serve warm with hot tea or coffee.
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MySpicyKitchen says
Yeasted biscuits look good. I have a sweet tooth but also like savory bakes. Bookmarking the recipe
Suma Gandlur says
I got all nostalgic just reading after your first paragraph and remembered those teeny-tiny kodbale like rings available in B'lore bakeries.And those oma biscuits look amazing.
Unknown says
I have been searching for this recipe for some time now... Wanting to replicate the delicious biscuits... Now bookmarking this..
You have done it so beautifully!!
vaishali sabnani says
Not aware of these biscuits but they look good , perfect with a cup of tea.
Srivalli says
Kalyani are these chewy or crispy?..the shape looks good..
Kalyani says
crispy valli.. tough hard looking exterior but very tasty
rajani says
Omam biscuits were a treat. Nice to see you give a go at it. Next time, I am sure you will make more 🙂
rajani says
Omam biscuits were a treat. Nice to see you give a go at it. Next time, I am sure you will make more 🙂
Priya Suresh says
Can smell the flavour of this biscuits from here, very tempting biscuits they are.
Pavani says
These are interesting biscuits Kalyani. They look like bread sticks from the picture.
Srividhya says
I second pavani too. First I too thought its bread sticks. Ajwain is so flavorful. great addition
Varada's Kitchen says
Never heard of these biscuits but it is nice to be able to recreate recipes from your childhood.
Nalini's Kitchen says
Looks yummy and flavorful biscuits..
Saraswathi Ganeshan says
I still remeber these om biscuits!! they have loaded with wonderful childhood memories!! And you brought the perfect flavour and texture of the biscuits..
Harini R says
OMG ! these taste amazing right? You just tickled my memories 🙂
Gayathri Kumar says
I just love these kind of savoury bakes. These biscuits look absolutely delicious...
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
What a flavorful biscuit!
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
A flavorsome bake!! with that cup of tea it must taste heaven!!