Crispy Parmesan Biscuits Recipe

Name: Crispy Parmesan Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups (5 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions, white and green parts; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup Lemon Butter (recipe follows), at room temperature; 3 cups (3 ounces) baby arugula; 10 ounces smoked salmon or prosciutto; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; Grated zest of 1 lemon; (makes 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups (5 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions, white and green parts
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Lemon Butter (recipe follows), at room temperature
3 cups (3 ounces) baby arugula
10 ounces smoked salmon or prosciutto
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Grated zest of 1 lemon
(makes 1/2 cup)

1
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
4
Add the butter.
5
Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
6
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and scallions.
7
Add the buttermilk and olive oil.
8
Stir until the mixture forms a dough.
9
Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in 12 equal-size pieces.
10
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden.
11
Cool the biscuits for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
12
Slice each biscuit in half and spread each half with 1 teaspoon lemon butter.
13
Add some arugula leaves and place a small slice of smoked salmon or prosciutto on top.
14
Add the top half of the biscuit and serve.
15
In a small bowl, mash the butter and lemon zest together using a fork.
16
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
17
Bring to room temperature before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Crispy Parmesan Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Parmesan Biscuits

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