Description
These Pumpkin Biscuits are a cozy, fluffy fall treat bursting with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side, they combine simple pantry staples with pumpkin puree for moist, tender biscuits that bake up light and delicious in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined. This ensures the leavening agents and spices are well distributed throughout the dough.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This step creates flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Mix Wet Ingredients Separately: In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together just until combined, taking care not to overmix. The dough should be soft and slightly shaggy for a tender texture.
- Shape and Bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Pat it out into a roughly 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into biscuits using a cookie cutter or a knife. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and puffed.
Notes
- Keep butter cold to ensure flaky texture—do not melt it.
- Do not overwork the dough; gently fold to maintain tenderness.
- Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for the best rise.
- Pat dough gently instead of rolling to preserve layers.
- Bake biscuits immediately after shaping for optimal puff.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg