Description
These Savory Rosemary Goat Cheese Biscuits are fluffy, aromatic, and perfect for breakfast or as a savory snack. Infused with fresh rosemary and tangy goat cheese, these biscuits come together quickly and bake to golden perfection in just 35 minutes, making them a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (double-acting recommended)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (reduce or substitute if desired)
- 1 tsp salt (kosher or table salt)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Wet Ingredients & Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (very cold)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (substitute with dried at 1/3 amount)
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese (can use cream cheese as substitute)
- 1 cup heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Incorporate Butter: Grate the very cold unsalted butter into the dry mixture and rub it in using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. This step creates the flaky texture in the biscuits.
- Add Rosemary and Goat Cheese: Fold in the fresh rosemary and goat cheese gently to combine evenly throughout the dough.
- Add Heavy Cream: Pour in the heavy cream gradually and mix just until it forms a sticky dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Knead and Shape Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it 6-7 times to bring it together. Shape the dough into a round about 1 inch thick to prepare for cutting.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter to cut rounds from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for rising during baking.
- Brush with Cream: Brush the tops of the biscuits with additional heavy cream to help achieve a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until they have risen and are golden brown on top.
Notes
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, you can substitute goat cheese with cream cheese and heavy cream with a non-dairy milk alternative.
- For a less intense rosemary flavor, reduce fresh rosemary by half or use dried rosemary at one-third the amount.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to maintain fluffy biscuits.
- Use very cold butter to ensure flakiness in the biscuits.
- Brush with heavy cream is optional but helps achieve a beautiful golden crust.
