Parmesan-Pepper Biscuits Recipe

Name: Parmesan-Pepper Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups self-rising soft wheat flour; 1/2 cup (2 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 2 1/4 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter, chilled and cut into pieces; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1/2 to 1 cup self-rising soft wheat flour; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups self-rising soft wheat flour
1/2 cup (2 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, chilled and cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 to 1 cup self-rising soft wheat flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

1
Combine first 5 ingredients until well blended. Cut in shortening and chilled butter with a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
2
Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface; sprinkle with 1/2 cup self-rising flour. Knead 20 to 25 times, adding up to 1/2 cup additional flour until dough is smooth and springy to touch.
3
Pat dough into a 3/4-inch-thick circle (about 8 1/2 inches round). Cut dough with a well-floured 2-inch round cutter, making 12 biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Knead remaining dough together 3 or 4 times; repeat procedure, making 6 more biscuits. Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
4
Bake at 500u00b0 for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden.
5
Note: For testing purposes only, we used White Lily Self-Rising Soft Wheat Flour.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups self-rising soft wheat flour, 1/2 cup (2 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese, 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 1/4 teaspoons sugar, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Parmesan-Pepper Biscuits

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