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Garlic and Herb Sourdough Biscuits

Fluffy and flavorful biscuits made with leftover sourdough discard, sharp cheddar, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 280 grams all-purpose flour
  • 8 grams baking powder
  • 3 grams baking soda
  • 4 grams sugar
  • 5 grams salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 200 grams sourdough discard
  • 120 grams half & half (light cream)

Other Ingredients

  • 113 grams unsalted butter, frozen Grate using a cheese grater
  • 113 grams cheddar cheese, shredded Use freshly grated for better flavor
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, chives, parsley, etc.)
  • 3 grams garlic powder
  • 28 grams butter, melted For brushing the baked biscuits

Method

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  • Grate the frozen butter with a cheese grater and add it to the dry ingredients, mixing until it resembles small peas.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese, herbs, and garlic powder.
  • In a separate measuring cup, whisk the cold sourdough discard and half & half until smooth.
  • Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Dough Handling

  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle. Be careful not to over mix; you want a light texture.
  • Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, then fold it in half longways. Fold it in half again and roll out once more. This process will create flaky layers.
  • Roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, remembering to press straight down without twisting.
  • Reroll the scraps and repeat until you’ve cut out about 8-9 biscuits.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Pop the biscuits in the freezer for at least 20 minutes while the oven heats up. This helps keep them flaky.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
  • Brush the baked biscuits with melted butter and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

To store leftover biscuits, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can seal them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to a month. Just reheat them in the oven when you're ready to enjoy!
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