Buttermilk Biscuits With Green Onions, Black Pepper and Sea Salt |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 29 Minutes |
Ready In: 44 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These quick, flavorful biscuits with a touch of cornmeal are perfect for every day or a holiday meal. Ingredients:
3/4 cup chilled buttermilk |
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion |
2 cups self-rising flour |
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal |
3 tablespoons sugar (optional) |
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, plus additional for sprinkling |
1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus 1 tablespoon melted butter |
coarse sea salt |
Directions:
1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Combine buttermilk and green onions in medium bowl.
4. Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in large bowl to blend.
5. Add 1/2 cup chilled butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. Add buttermilk mixture and stir until moist clumps form.
7. Gather dough together.
8. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead gently just to combine, about 3 to 4 turns.
9. Roll out to 3/4-inch thickness.
10. Using floured 2-inch cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out rounds.
11. Reroll scraps and cut out additional rounds.
12. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
13. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
14. Sprinkle each lightly with coarse sea salt and ground black pepper.
15. Bake biscuits until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
16. Cool slightly.
17. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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