Description
These tender and fluffy Pumpkin Biscuits are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, infused with warm cinnamon and the natural sweetness of pumpkin. Perfectly golden and soft, they make an ideal breakfast treat or a cozy snack to enjoy with butter, honey, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the biscuits evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to combine all the dry components thoroughly.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the texture resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create a flaky biscuit.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the canned pumpkin and milk gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits light and tender.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about ½ inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut out rounds. Gather any scraps, re-roll, and cut out additional biscuits.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the biscuit rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they have space to rise.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown on top, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or a dollop of whipped cream for added sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is cold; this helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough biscuits.
- You can substitute the milk with buttermilk for a richer flavor.
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat biscuits in the oven or toaster oven to keep them crispy on the outside.
