Spiced Biscuits

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   Special equipment: a 3-inch biscuit cutter

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Combine the flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon of the za'atar, the sugar and salt in a medium bowl using a whisk.

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   Using a bowl scraper or your fingers, mix in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal; using your fingers will create a more cake-like texture.

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   Make a well in the center and pour in the milk.

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   Stir until just combined.

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   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times.

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   Roll the dough into a 1-inch-thick disc and cut out biscuits using a 3-inch biscuit cutter.

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   Make sure you don't twist the cutter otherwise you'll squish the sides and the biscuit won't rise.

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    Knead the scraps together, re-roll and cut out biscuits until all the dough has been used.

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    Place the biscuits bottom-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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    Whisk together the vegetable oil with the remaining 1 tablespoon za'atar and brush the mixture on each biscuit.

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    Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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