Description
These savory tomato biscuits are a flavorful twist on traditional biscuits, packed with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Perfect for serving alongside soups, chili, or as a delicious breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, black pepper, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add butter and mix: Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and parsley.
- Combine wet ingredients: Make a well in the center of the mixture, pour in buttermilk, and stir gently until the dough just comes together.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a rectangle, cut out biscuits, place on baking sheet, brush with buttermilk, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush hot biscuits with melted garlic butter before serving.
- These biscuits pair well with soups, chili, or breakfast dishes.
- You can swap sun-dried tomatoes for fresh tomatoes, adjusting buttermilk accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
