Rosemary Goat Cheese Biscuits Recipe
These Rosemary Goat Cheese Biscuits are flaky, tender, and bursting with flavor from fresh rosemary and creamy goat cheese. Perfect as a savory breakfast treat or a delicious side for any meal, they are quick to prepare and bake to a golden brown finish.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 Teaspoon Salt (Kosher or Table Salt)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Very Cold
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Rosemary, Chopped
- 1 (6 ounce) Log Fresh Goat Cheese, Crumbled
- 1 Cup + 4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream; Divided
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure easy biscuit removal and even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until evenly mixed to ensure consistent rising and flavor.
- Incorporate Butter: Using a large cheese grater, shred the very cold unsalted butter directly into the dry mix. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse meal; this helps create the biscuits’ flaky texture.
- Add Flavorings and Cream: Stir in the chopped fresh rosemary. Then fold in the crumbled goat cheese and 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons of the heavy cream. Stir gently with a fork until a sticky, messy ball of dough forms, careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Knead it about 6-7 times with floured hands until it comes together into a smooth ball—this develops structure without overworking.
- Shape and Cut Biscuits: Pat the dough ball into a 1-inch thick round. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds, gathering and re-rolling scraps as needed to maximize yield.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the biscuit rounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of each biscuit with the remaining 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to promote browning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped lightly on the bottom.
- Serve: Enjoy the biscuits immediately while warm. They pair beautifully with butter and strawberry jam for a delightful contrast of flavors.
Notes
- Use very cold butter to ensure the biscuits are flaky and tender.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the biscuits light and airy.
- You can substitute heavy cream with buttermilk for a tangier flavor and slightly lighter texture.
- Fresh rosemary adds the best flavor; dry rosemary can be used but reduce the quantity by half.
- These biscuits are best served warm and fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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