Greek Yogurt Biscuits
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 large biscuits
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Course
Side Dish, Breakfast, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American, Canadian, Vegetarian
Greek Yogurt Biscuits
Description
This Greek Yogurt Biscuits recipe combines all-purpose flour, sugar, leavening agents, and salt sifted together with cold unsalted butter cut into pieces. The butter is worked in until the mixture has a coarse texture. A mixture of cold Greek yogurt, beaten egg, and water is then added to bring the dough together without overworking it.
The dough is rolled out to about 1 inch thick and cut into the desired shape before being placed on parchment-lined baking sheets. An egg wash brushed on top achieves a shiny, golden finish upon baking at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes. The resulting biscuits have a tender crumb with a flaky quality imparted by the butter and the moisture and slight tang from Greek yogurt.
They are best served warm, accompanied by butter, honey, or jam to highlight their mildly tangy flavor. The use of Greek yogurt adds richness and moisture, making these biscuits uniquely soft yet flaky.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter cut into pieces, cold unsalted
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt cold, plain
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 3 tablespoons water cold
- 1 egg beaten, for brushing on biscuits, large
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter, using your fingers or a pastry cutter. Work the dough until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, egg, and water. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture, stirring until dough barely comes together. Dump the mixture on lightly floured counter and knead until the dough comes together. Don't overwork the dough.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or cut into 2×2-inch squares. Combine dough scraps and roll out again to make remaining biscuits.
- Place biscuits on prepared baking sheets and brush with the egg wash. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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