In many parts of this country biscuit and cookies making is a traditional engagement. Over the time there is a development in modern and automatic biscuit and cookies plants, though huge divisions of people especially in rural and semi-urban areas prefer fresh biscuits from local stores. 
If any entrepreneur is planning on starting up such a biscuit and cookies plant, he should follow some guidelines and basic technical knowledge for setting up a new business.
Proper Location
Try to find a proper location for your new venture. Places around food parks or few miles away from the township areas are perfect for biscuit factories.
Availability of Raw Material
The basic raw materials for the manufacture of biscuits are wheat flour, sugar, edible vegetable oil, liquid glucose, miscellaneous items such as, milk solids, food colours, flavors, coco powder, chocolates, coconut, yeast, saturated fat, nuts, packaging materials, etc. Make sure you have got suppliers near your plant, who can provide these items.
Marketing Prospect
All over the country there is a huge demand & market for biscuits & cookies. The three distinct market segments are – rural, urban, and semi-urban. Many national & regional brands are ruling the urban and semi urban markets. Though there are many local manufacturers have also set a special niche with their fresh & inexpensive varieties of biscuits and cookies.
The Processing:
The process is straight and easy. The mix is prepared with wheat flour and water along with other ingredients and dough is prepared. After that the dough is set aside at a usual room temperature for couple of hours for fermentation. Then it is placed in biscuit moulding machines or trays and then placed in oven for baking. The pieces can be baked in different types of ovens as well. After required baking, trays are taken out, biscuits are cooled and packed.
Sell your biscuits & cookies at local grocery stores, craft fairs, festivals and farmers markets, restaurants and other shops.