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Parmesan Black Pepper Buttermilk Biscuits

Tender, flaky, buttery biscuits, loaded with parmesan cheese and a hint of black pepper. They even get a sweet crunch from a sprinkle of demerara sugar!  

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1¼ teaspoons black pepper freshly ground, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ cup parmigiano reggiano grated
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter very cold, cut into small pieces
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup cream
  • 2 tablespoons demerara sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper and grated cheese. Whisk to combine and add the butter. Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse meal -- it's ok to have some larger, pea-sized pieces of butter too. Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
  3. Lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough out onto it. Knead the dough 2-3 times until it holds together in a solid shape - but don't overwork it. Pat out the dough until it's about 1½" tall. Use a 2" biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits -- do not twist the cutter in the dough -- just press straight down. Assemble the scraps pat them into another 1½" tall form, and continue making biscuits. Transfer the biscuits to the baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the demerara sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Brush the tops of the biscuits with cream and sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Serve hot from the oven.

Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 968mg (40%) Potassium 170mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1050IU (21%) Calcium 189mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 968mg 40%
Potassium 170mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1050IU 21%
Calcium 189mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%

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