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Parsnip buttermilk biscuits

A twist on traditional biscuits, these parsnip buttermilk biscuits are easy to make, flavorful and delicious.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 small
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion , American

Ingredients

  • 5 oz parsnip peeled weight (5oz is ½ cup puree)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plain flour
  • ½ tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter 4tbsp is ½ stick, cut into chunks
  • ¼ cup buttermilk

Instructions

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  1. Cut the parsnip into chunks and cook either by boiling or steaming until tender, around 10min. Blend to a puree (it's better to blend than mash as the central stem can be a bit tough). Remove any chunks that don't break up.
  2. Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
  3. In a food processor - pulse together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add the butter and pulse until you have fine breadcrumb texture. Add the buttermilk and parsnip puree and pulse a few times until combined and coming together but don't overmix.
  4. By hand - mix together the dry ingredients (as in food processor method) then rub in the butter. Add the buttermilk and parsnip puree and mix until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. In both cases tip the mixture onto a floured surface and pat out the dough with floured hands, fold it over and pat out again to give you a layer around ¾in/ 2cm thick.
  6. Cut out circles with a cutter or glass, trying not to twist as you cut, and place the circles on a greased baking sheet/tray.
  7. Bake for around 12-15min until risen and lightly brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 112mg (5%) Potassium 225mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6small

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Potassium 225mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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