Description
Comfort meets classic deli charm in these French Dip Biscuits, blending flaky pastry with savory roast beef and rich au jus. Crisp edges and melted cheese create a mouthwatering sandwich that brings hearty flavor right to your plate, beckoning you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb shredded beef roast
- 0.5 lb thinly sliced roast beef
Biscuit Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup cold butter
- 0.75 cup milk
Seasoning and Topping:
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup beef broth (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal baking performance.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and dried thyme, creating a well-seasoned dry mixture.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and incorporate into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Gradually pour milk into the flour mixture, gently folding until a soft, cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough to approximately 1-inch thickness.
- Layer shredded beef roast and thinly sliced roast beef evenly across the rolled-out dough, ensuring comprehensive meat coverage.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and grated parmesan cheese over the meat layer for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, then slice into 1.5-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Arrange biscuit rounds on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Whisk the egg and brush the top of each biscuit for a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until biscuits turn a rich, golden brown and emit a tantalizing aroma.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Warm the beef broth in a small saucepan for a traditional French dip accompaniment.
- Serve hot, with warm beef broth on the side for dipping and an extra layer of savory indulgence.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure better dough consistency and more even baking results.
- Use high-quality roast beef with good marbling for maximum tenderness and rich flavor profile.
- Keep butter extremely cold to create flakier, more layered biscuit texture during the cutting process.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining similar proportions and techniques.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg