Savory Parmesan & Pine Nut Biscuits

Enjoy the delightful combination of Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts in these savory biscuits. Perfectly golden and fragrant, these biscuits are a wonderful addition to any meal or as a tasty snack.

Ingredients

1	cup pine nuts
2 1⁄2	all-purpose flour
3⁄4	teaspoon salt
2	teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2	teaspoon baking soda
1	cup very cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1	cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1⁄2	tablespoons dried rosemary
1	cup cold buttermilk
1	egg

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, toast the pine nuts over medium-low heat on the stovetop until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  4. Cut the very cold unsalted butter into small chunks and incorporate it into the dry ingredients using a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers, leaving the butter in pea-sized lumps.
  5. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and dried rosemary to the mixture. Mix well.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk and egg. Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until the dough starts to come together.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough over onto itself a few times with floured hands until it forms a cohesive mass.
  8. Pat the dough into a large circle about 2 inches high. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or sharp-edged glass, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Gather any remaining dough scraps, fold them the same way as before, and cut out more biscuits.
  10. Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little buttermilk and sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  11. Bake the biscuits for approximately 20 minutes until they are puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool before serving.

Aug 16, 2024