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Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits
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Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits

Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits combine fresh scallions and chives with a tangy sour cream-enriched dough, flavored with ranch seasoning and baked for a tender, flaky texture. Cold butter cut into the flour mixture creates a crumbly dough that rises to soft, savory biscuits accented by the sharpness of onion and a slight ranch flavor. These biscuits work well as a flavorful side or snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch scallions (about 6)
  • 3 Tbsp chives snipped, fresh
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ranch seasoning (from a salad dressing seasoning packet)
  • 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp coarse salt if using regular salt, reduce the amount to 1/2 tsp, or kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 10 Tbsp butter cut in pieces, cold
  • 1 1/4 cup sour cream
  • milk or cream or water, if necessary to hydrate your dough
  • sea salt flaky, for topping, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Trim your scallions and thinly slice them, both white and green parts. Add the snipped chives and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, ranch seasoning, baking powder, sugar, salt, pepper, and baking soda. I prefer to do this in my food processor, and I pulse to combine.
  4. Add in the butter, cut in pieces. If doing by hand, rub or cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse sand and there are no clumps of butter left. I do this in the processor, by pulsing 20-25 times.
  5. Add the scallions and chives and toss to combine. If using a food processor, now is the time to move to a bowl.
  6. Fold in the sour cream and mix until the dough starts to come together (it will be crumbly.) I found that my dough was very dry, so I needed to add a bit of milk to get it to come together.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and bring together with your hands. Pat it into an 8x4 rectangle.
  8. Fold one third of the dough into the center. Then fold again, just like a letter. Don't worry, this will be messy and not exact.
  9. Pat the dough into the 8x4 rectangle again and repeat the fold.
  10. Pat the dough back into the 8x4 rectangle.* Now slice the rectangle in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 4 squares.
  11. Place the biscuits on the baking sheet, at least 2 inches apart. Brush the tops of the biscuits with milk or melted butter.
  12. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until risen and golden.

Notes

  • Trim and thinly slice scallions including green parts for full flavor.
  • Use a bench scraper or knife to square the dough edges before cutting for even biscuits.
  • If dough is dry, add small amounts of milk to bring it together without overhydrating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 650mg (27%) Potassium 194mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 881IU (18%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 650mg 27%
Potassium 194mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 881IU 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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