Description
Crispy, golden Parmesan biscuits elevate any meal with their irresistible cheesy charm. Buttery layers and sharp parmesan create a delightful crunch that will make you crave these delectable treats at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 50 grams (1.75 ounces) finely grated mature cheddar
- 50 grams (1.75 ounces) finely grated parmesan, or similar vegetarian hard cheese, plus a little extra
- 1 egg, beaten
Dry Ingredients:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) plain flour, plus extra for flouring
- 1 heaped teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 180°C (350°F) to ensure optimal baking conditions.
- Utilize a food processor to blend butter, flour, salt, cayenne, mustard, cheddar, and parmesan until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour to enhance flavor and texture.
- Gently roll the chilled dough to approximately 5mm thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Employ a circular cutter to create uniform biscuit rounds.
- Arrange the cut biscuits on a baking tray, carefully applying an egg wash to the surface.
- Generously dust the egg-washed biscuits with additional parmesan cheese for extra flavor and golden appearance.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Transfer the baked biscuits to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely and crisp up.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain crisp biscuit shape during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like gruyere or aged cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- Use cold butter straight from the refrigerator to create flakier, more tender biscuits with better texture.
- Gluten-free option: Replace wheat flour with almond or gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 35 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg