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Flaky Herb Biscuits
These fluffy, flaky biscuits are scented with rosemary and thyme.
Flaky Herb Biscuits
About This Recipe
| Yield: | 12 |
| Special equipment: | rolling pin, 3 inch biscuit cutter |
| This recipe appears in: | Wake and Bake: Flaky Herb Biscuits |
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as rosemary and thyme
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup milk
Procedures
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1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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2
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and herbs. Whisk until mixed.
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3
Add butter to flour and using either your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut butter into dough until it is the size of peas.
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4
Add milk to bowl and stir just until a dough forms.
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5
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll dough out to 3/4 inch thick. Use 3 inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Transfer biscuits to prepared baking sheet.
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6
Bake until golden, about 17 minutes. Serve immediately.
