Flaky Pork Crackling Biscuits

Name: Flaky Pork Crackling Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 14 pieces
Ingredients: 7 ounces pork cracklings; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 cup warm milk; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 2 Tablespoons pork lard; 1 egg; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings
14 pieces
Calories
214 kcal
Course
Snacks

Flaky Pork Crackling Biscuits

Nora Tran

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These are flaky and soft pork crackling biscuits originating from Slovakia, known as "Pagáče" in Slovak.

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Ingredients

Servings

Yeast dough:

7 ounces pork cracklings
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk 110-115°F (42°C)
¼ teaspoon sugar to help activate yeast
2 Tablespoons pork lard (or unsalted butter, softened)
1 egg at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Topping:

1 egg at room temperature
2 teaspoons caraway seeds

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast, ¼ teaspoon sugar, and one tablespoon of 3 cups all-purpose flour. Pour in about half of the measured 1 cup warm milk, whisking well to avoid lumps in the yeast mixture. Let stand for 10-15 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.
In a bowl, add the rest of flour, remaining milk, 1 egg 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and 2 Tablespoons pork lard. Pour in the activated yeast starter and mix to form a smooth, non-sticky dough.
Grind 7 ounces pork cracklings and mash them with a spoon to a paste texture.
Immediately after kneading, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about ⅓ inch thick and brush with the ground crackling paste.
Roll it up like a strudel, then fold it lengthwise three times.
Wrap the folded dough in plastic wrap, transfer to a plate and put in the fridge for 30 minutes to rise.
After half an hour, take the dough out and dust it with a little flour. Gently roll it out, being careful not to roll it too thinly or apply too much pressure on the rolling pin to avoid tearing the dough and letting the crackling filling escape. Fold the dough again, wrap it, and place it in the fridge for another 30 minutes.
Repeat the previous step again. In total, the dough will rise for 3x30 minutes.
After the final rise, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Cut out circles using either a cookie cutter or a thin-walled glass. The diameter of the cut-outs should be about 2 ½ to 3 inches.
Transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place to rise for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 °F. Beat 1 egg in a bowl to make the egg wash.
Brush the risen biscuits with egg wash and sprinkle the surface with 2 teaspoons caraway seeds. Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Notes

SERVING:
The basic recipe makes 12-16 biscuits, depending on their size.
SERVING: These Pagáče crackling biscuits taste wonderful, both hot and cold. Serve them as an appetizer with wine or beer. You can also fill the biscuits with any savory bread spread!
Any biscuits left? Cover them with plastic wrap and consume within three days. You can extend their shelf life by putting the biscuits in the refrigerator.
How to grind pork cracklings? It is best to process the cracklings in a meat grinder. An electric meat grinder saves a lot of time and effort. Immediately after use, disassemble and clean the grinder to prevent the cracklings from drying out inside.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 526mg (22%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	214kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	39mg	13%
Sodium	526mg	22%
Potassium	71mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	70IU	1%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	35mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%