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Egg in a Biscuit

Moist fluffy cheddar chive biscuits with a soft boiled egg inside. My secret to getting an egg with a liquid yolk inside a biscuit.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Bread , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 130 grams all-purpose flour (~1 cup)
  • 15 grams evaporated cane sugar (1 tablespoon)
  • 7.5 grams baking powder ( 1 ½ teaspoons)
  • 3 grams baking soda (½ teaspoon)
  • 3 grams salt (½ teaspoon)
  • 28.5 grams cultured unsalted butter (2 tablespoons) chilled & cut into cubes ¼-inch cubes
  • 30 grams white cheddar cut into cubes ¼ - inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • ⅔ cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 4 soft boiled eggs

Instructions

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  1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine.
  3. Distribute the butter evenly over the flour and pulse 1 full second at a time until the mixture resembles gravel. Add the cheese and pulse a few more times to break up the cheese, but be sure to leave some small chunks.
  4. Transfer this mixture to a bowl and stir in the chives.
  5. Shake (or whisk) the yogurt until it's thin enough to pour.
  6. Add the yogurt to the the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. It's okay if it's not 100% incorporated but be careful not to overmix.
  7. Working quickly, put 4 small circles of batter down on the parchment paper and top each one with an egg standing upright. Cover each egg with the remaining batter and place the pan into the pre-heated oven.
  8. Bake for 4-5 minutes and then turn down the heat to 400 degrees F (200 C) and bake until the biscuits are golden brown (about another 7-10 minutes).
  9. Serve hot, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 192mg (64%) Sodium 626mg (26%) Potassium 348mg (10%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 595IU (12%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 214mg (21%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 192mg 64%
Sodium 626mg 26%
Potassium 348mg 7%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 595IU 12%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 214mg 21%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.