Description
These savory tomato biscuits are a delightful twist on a classic recipe. Packed with sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of basil, these biscuits are perfect for pairing with soups or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Add butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and tomato paste until smooth. Pour into dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Finish the dough: Fold in the cheddar cheese and basil. Pat the dough into a rectangle, cut out biscuits, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
Notes
- These biscuits pair perfectly with soups or scrambled eggs.
- You can swap cheddar for Parmesan or add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
