Step 1

1 In the bowl of a food processor, combine the all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, wheat bran, baking powder and salt

Step 2

2 Pulse two or three times to blend

Step 3

3 Add the butter, and pulse until the butter is cut in and the mixture looks like a coarse meal

Step 4

4 Give it a quick stir to be sure there are no lumps of butter

Step 5

5 With the motor running, add the honey and milk and blend until most of the dough comes together in a ball

Step 6

6 Shape the dough into a 6-inch square, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 3 days

Step 7

7 When ready to bake, position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees

Step 8

8 Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper

Step 9

9 Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to a 14-inch square

Step 10

10 To prevent the dough from sticking, flour the surface and rotate the dough a quarter turn at a time, as needed

Step 11

11 Trim the edges of the dough for a more finished look

Step 12

12 Using the tines of a fork, poke holes in the dough, then cut it into 1 1/2-by-3-inch rectangles

Step 13

13 Gather any dough scraps, re-roll and cut as directed above to get about 36 digestives

Step 14

14 Transfer the digestives to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1/2-inch apart

Step 15

15 The digestives don’t spread during baking

Step 16

16 Bake for 6 minutes, then switch the baking sheets to the opposite racks and rotate them front to back, and continue to bake an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the digestives are slightly caramelized around the edges

Step 17

17 Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes

Step 18

18 NOTE: To make a sweet seed topping: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons each of sesame; chia; golden flax seeds; roasted, salted sunflower seeds; unsweetened, shredded coconut and turbinado sugar

Step 19

19 When ready to bake, roll the dough into a 12-inch square

Step 20

20 Sprinkle the seed mixture evenly on top and then, pressing firmly, continue rolling into a 14-inch square

Step 21

21 Slice and bake as directed above