There is a certain seafood restaurant empire named after a scarlet crustacean that serves up baskets of cheesy biscuits with every meal. They're a favorite of many, and I decided they couldn't be that hard to make at home. I was right, these are one of the simplest recipes, and sure to impress. I served them up next to some fancy fish and broccolini at a dinner party last week, and every time I bring one in to work people scrounge for a bite. Neither too casual or too standoffish, these should definitely find a place on your table.
Although you can certainly roll these out and cut them, I find they rise better as drop biscuits, plus I love the texture of those crispy, craggy corners.
Smoky Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuits
Makes 24 (halves easily).
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour (preferably White Lily-not the self rising kind)
5 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp sugar (for browning)
2 tsp hickory smoked salt (or regular salt)
2 tsp chile powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 sticks of butter, cut into cubes
2-3 cups coarsely grated smoked cheddar
5 finely chopped scallions
1/2 cup finely chopped jalapenoes or two finely chopped chipotles in adobo(optional)
1 cup buttermilk (shake well before measuring)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with two racks dividing it into thirds. Line 2 cookie sheets with silpat or parchment paper.
Whisk together all dry ingredients. Add butter cubes and use a fork or pastry blender to cut them into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add remaining ingredients, stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
Use your hands to form large biscuits. Drop 12 rounds onto each cookie sheet.
Bake until golden (about 20 - 25 minutes), rotating pans halfway through.
Best served warm. These reheat easily. I make a lot because they freeze well and everyone always wants more. Feel free to halve the recipe.
3 comments:
Yum these biscuits look and sound amazing!!
Hey Dana, Hope you are better. I have things that knock me for a loop also.
I have never been to the scarlet crustacean restaurant believe it or not but I keep hearing about their biscuits. My Grandma just made Oakie biscuits, no recipe, just threw them together. Same with gravy, one piece of sausage and she could make gravy for 10 people. She was our version of Jesus feeding the hungry off a fish and a loaf of bread. None of us have figured it out. Have a great week. Hey don't cut those kids any slack, I want them smart and employed at great paying jobs so I can have my social security.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this recipe. Those biscuits (from you know where) are so addicting. And the recipe you provided does look easy. I can’t wait to make these for my next dinner party!
Post a Comment