McVitie's Hobnobs Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 262 g (Pack of 1)

Product Information

Research from McVitie’s revealed the dunking habits of Brits – showing a surge in popularity of dunking amongst younger generations, with nearly 20 per cent more young people dunking now than people aged over 55.

There are many famous biscuits from the United Kingdom, however, one stands out. Hobnobs are globally-known biscuits which are both healthy and delicious. As their name implies, Hobnob biscuits are easy to digest, which makes them perfect for people who have certain medical issues, such as chronic inflammation of the small intestine, for example. The record for the highest biscuit dunk was set in 2016 with a 73.41 metres (240 ft. 10 in) high bungee dunk with McVitie’s Chocolate Hobnobs. Right, time to talk about the Hobnobs themselves! So, what is so special about this type of biscuit? What are hobnob biscuits? Well, it just so happens to be that Hobnobs are the United Kingdom’s favourite biscuit type! Even if you are notfrom England or other parts of the UK, chances are that you have heard about them at some point.

Golden Syrup – This is a really key ingredient for both flavour and texture but I realise it’s not available everywhere in the world. Corn syrup is a good alternative if you can’t get it.

Now, I’ve got different favourites depending on my mood and what I fancy, but it’s usually chocolate and if I’m looking for something crunchy and comforting to dip in a cup of tea, nothing beats Chocolate Hob Nobs. In a small saucepan over a low-medium heat (or in bowl in 10 second intervals in the microwave) melt together the butter (125g | 1/2 Cup + 1 tbsp) and golden syrup (1 tbsp) then set aside to cool. This announcement shows reducing sugar in biscuits is possible and we look forward to seeing further reductions in the future.” Most Read McVitie’s has been at the cornerstone of British life for over 180 years. Here are some interesting facts about the brand and its well-known biscuits.Melt the chocolate in a microwavable bowl in 10 second intervals. Stir really well between each time. Marketer, The Conscious (31 December 2020). "Harlesden: The last of the inner-city London suburbs". Medium . Retrieved 12 August 2021. Oats – Real hobnobs use a combination of jumbo oats and rolled oats. Either will work great on their own though. So, are you ready to try out your new favourite dunking biscuits? Hop on to the nearest store then and buy yourself a box or two and warm up some tea! Maybe you could even bake yourself a batch or two of these types of biscuits. There are numerous recipes online which you can try out, and most require very little culinary skill. Homemade hobnob biscuits are equally as good as store-bought, if not better.

This recipe starts with mixing together self-raising flour, brown sugar, porridge oats, bicarbonate of soda, and a smallish pinch of salt. Then, adding melted butter and golden syrup, then folding this mixture into the dry ingredients to combine. British biscuit consumption is the highest in the world, higher than all major European countries and even 35 per cent higher than the US. McVitie's has undeniably played a vital part in commercialising the sweet treat, propelling them into the mainstream and helping them to become a British household staple. They’ve dominated the biscuit market pretty much since their conception, even citing profits five times more than the next two top competitors in the UK in 2020 - so how do they square up against own brand supermarket versions? I also made these biscuits using Hjorthornssal (a.k.a. Baker’s Ammonia) instead of the baking powder. It made even lighter, crisper biscuits but I know it’s a weird ingredient to find. I’m just letting ya know so if you happen to have some in your cupboard you can use it here! Dr. Farrimond found letting a cuppa cool for three minutes before dunking, gives each biscuit more chance of surviving the dip and doubled the dunking time before it collapsed.

Just For You

You want to find that sweet spot (literally), where the biscuits are neither hard nor too soft. It is easy to see why texture can make or break “a dunking biscuit”. But the Hobnobs do have one certain advantage over other types of biscuits. Their main ingredient. Divide the biscuit dough into 16 portions and roll into balls. Spread out evenly on a couple of large baking trays, then flatten slightly and bake until golden.