Savory Butternut Squash or Pumpkin Biscuits With Pecans
Delight in these savory biscuits featuring a harmonious blend of cooked mashed butternut squash or pumpkin, melted butter, and tangy buttermilk. Sifted with a selection of spices and sweetened with brown sugar, these biscuits are studded with toasted pecans for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
For the biscuits | |
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| 2 | cooked mashed butternut squash or pumpkin |
| 3 | tablespoons brown sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | tablespoon baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1 | cup butter, melted |
| 1 1⁄4 | cups buttermilk |
| 4 | cups flour |
| 1 | teaspoon clove |
| 1⁄8 | teaspoon grated nutmeg |
| 1⁄8 | teaspoon allspice |
| 1⁄4 | cup toasted pecans, crushed |
Instructions
For creating the biscuits | |
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| 1. | Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, spices, and sugar, then stir in the crushed pecans. |
| 2. | Combine the mashed squash or pumpkin with melted butter and buttermilk. |
| 3. | Mix the dry and wet ingredients together. |
| 4. | Fold in just enough wet or dry ingredients to form a soft dough. |
| 5. | Shape the dough into a ball, then lightly knead on a well-floured surface. |
| 6. | Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1-inch and cut using a 2-inch biscuit cutter. |
| 7. | Bake the biscuits in a greased baking pan in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 121.4 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 2.1 g |
Published on Jul 31, 2024 by Luminița