How to Improve your Matcha Biscuits
These Japanese matcha biscuits are great as they are, but there are a few modifications you can experiment with to make this matcha green tea biscuits recipe your very own. Here are some ideas.
Also, if you want a similar recipe, you may want to give this one a try 👉 These Matcha Mochi Muffins will Change Baking Forever
Add Citrus zest to your matcha green tea biscuits
Adding the zest of a lemon or orange to the dough can brighten the flavors and add a refreshing citrus note that complements the matcha tea biscuits. The subtle zing of citrus helps balance the richness of the butter.
But does lemon work well with matcha? For a full guide on the flavors that work well with matcha, you'll definitely want to read this article 👉 What Flavors go Well with Matcha?
Use almond flour in your matcha tea biscuits
Replace a portion of the all-purpose flour with almond flour for added nuttiness and a slightly denser texture. Almonds have a natural affinity for matcha, and this substitution can make the biscuits richer.
Drizzle the Japanese matcha biscuits with glaze
For an extra touch of matcha flavor, drizzle the matcha green tea biscuits with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar, matcha powder, and a little milk or water. This adds sweetness and an additional layer of matcha taste.
Top with flaky sea salt
Sprinkling a small amount of flaky sea salt on top of the biscuits before baking can enhance the overall flavor and create a pleasing contrast with the sweetness, making each bite more dynamic.
Infuse the milk
Before adding the milk to the dough, gently heat it with a vanilla bean or a few crushed cardamom pods. This will infuse the milk with subtle, warm flavors that enhance the complexity of the matcha green tea biscuits.
Add matcha to the topping
Before baking, sprinkle the tops of the matcha green tea biscuits with a little extra matcha powder mixed with sugar. This adds visual appeal and intensifies the matcha flavor.
Experiment with sweeteners
Replace granulated sugar in this Japanese matcha biscuits recipe with honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar for a different sweetness profile. Each sweetener will interact differently with the matcha, providing unique flavor combinations.
Using sweeteners with green tea can be a tricky business. If you want to learn more about it, you can read our article here 👉 How to Sweeten Green Tea Without Sugar
Put a filling in the matcha green tea biscuits
Split the matcha tea biscuits and fill them with a spread like sweet red bean paste (anko), cream cheese, or even a citrus curd. These fillings add moisture, richness, and complementary flavors to the biscuits.
Add some spice to your Japanese matcha biscuits
Adding a pinch of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger can introduce warm undertones that complement the matcha. This adds depth to the flavor profile, especially if you're serving the matcha green tea biscuits during colder months.
Feel free to experiment with these suggestions to suit your taste preferences and make the Japanese matcha biscuits uniquely yours!
