Description
Tender and slightly sweet pumpkin biscuits with flaky layers, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3–1/2 cup cold milk (or buttermilk)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and cold milk until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat it to 3/4–1 inch thickness, and cut into 2–3 inch rounds.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
Notes
Keep butter cold. Handle the dough gently to preserve its rise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American