**Scallion Biscuits: A Savory Southern Treat**
Golden brown, flaky, and bursting with the savory flavor of scallions, these quick scallion biscuits are a delectable Southern treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with simple ingredients like self-rising flour, butter, milk, and scallions, these biscuits are incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're enjoying them as a breakfast side, an afternoon snack, or a savory addition to your dinner table, these scallion biscuits are sure to be a hit. This article provides two delectable recipes for scallion biscuits: a classic version and a cheesy variation. Both recipes are straightforward and yield mouthwatering results, so you can choose the one that best suits your preferences. Get ready to indulge in the delightful combination of flaky biscuit dough and the aromatic, slightly sharp flavor of scallions.
EASY BISCUITS
Whip up this buttery, easy biscuit recipe to serve with breakfast or dinner. The dough is very simple to work with, so there's no need to roll with a rolling pin; just pat to the right thickness. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 15 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SCALLION BISCUITS
Categories Dairy Onion Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy Gourmet
Yield Makes 16 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add scallions and 3/4 cup milk and stir with a fork just until a dough forms.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 6 to 8 times, then pat into an 8-inch square (1/2 inch thick). Cut into 16 (2-inch) squares and transfer to a buttered baking sheet, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Brush with remaining tablespoon milk, then bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
CHEDDAR-SCALLION BISCUITS
Nope-we didn't forget the butter. These cream-based biscuits are light and airy and super easy to make. Cut out the cheese and scallions and use the plain biscuit as your new go-to recipe.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 15 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- Whisk together the flour, Cheddar, Parmesan, baking powder, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and the scallion in a large bowl. Add the cream and the lemon juice. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until it just forms a dough. Gather the dough into a ball and transfer it to a flour-dusted surface. Pat it into a 1/2-inch-thick circle. Cut as many mini biscuits as you can with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Gently press the scraps together and repeat. Arrange the rounds 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the biscuits with some cream. Bake them in the middle rack of the oven until they are just golden on the bottom, about 12 minutes.
SCALLION BISCUITS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a small skillet or saucepan melt butter over moderate heat and cook scallion, seasoned with salt, until softened but not browned.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in shortening with pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal and stir in milk to form a soft dough. In a bowl knead dough gently with lightly floured hands 8 times.
- On an ungreased small baking sheet pat dough into a 4-inch square and cut into quarters. Separate quarters on baking sheet and brush each with some scallion butter. Bake biscuits 15 minutes, or until tops are golden, and serve warm.
CHEDDAR-SCALLION BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
No kneading, no rolling required to make these tasty, tender biscuits. They're the perfect sidekick to soups, chili, and stews, but equally good with a drizzle of honey for a sweet-savory bite.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, steak seasoning, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add shredded butter and blend with your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
- Gradually pour buttermilk into the bowl, stirring with a stiff rubber spatula until you have a soft, moist dough that holds together. Fold in Cheddar cheese and scallions quickly, mixing just until all of the flour is incorporated.
- Drop biscuit dough onto a large baking pan using a two-tablespoon cookie scoop, spacing them 3 to a row. Gently brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
- Bake until biscuits are cooked through and golden brown on the outside and nicely risen, 17 to 22 minutes. Let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SALAMI AND SCALLION BISCUITS
These rich, savory biscuits are even better than the traditional ham and cheese variety. Bits of chopped salami and scallions are scattered throughout tender dough that's been enriched with heavy cream. Did we mention that they come together - start to finish - in about 45 minutes? They'll be gone in about five.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breads, quick breads, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut cold butter into dry ingredients. Add soppressata and scallions and combine gently. Add cream and mix, preferably with your hands, until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 to 5 turns, just until dough comes together. If dough is dry and crumbly, add more cream as needed. Gently pat dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out 6 to 8 biscuits. Press scraps together and cut out another 2 to 4 biscuits.
- Transfer biscuits to a baking sheet and brush generously with softened butter. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until biscuits are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 266, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 241 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLION AND CHEDDAR CATHEAD BISCUITS
Southerners are known for giving their recipes colorful names. This one got its name because each extra-large drop biscuit is as big as a cat's head. The treats are crisp and golden outside, soft and pillowy inside, and filled with scallions, cheddar cheese and just the right amount of black pepper. These cathead biscuits are quick to fix and simple to make-you don't even have to roll out the dough. -Cheryl Day, Back in the Day Bakery
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment., In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter; toss to coat. Cut in butter using a pastry blender, or pinch it with your fingertips, smearing it into the flour. You should have various-sized pieces of butter, ranging from coarse sandy patches to flat shaggy pieces to pea-sized chunks. Stir in the scallions, cheese and pepper. , Make a well in the center, pour in 1-1/2 cups buttermilk and gently mix until mixture is crumbly but starting to come together into a shaggy mass. If the dough still looks too dry, add up to 1/2 cup more buttermilk. The dough should be moist and slightly sticky. , Turn the dough onto itself a few times until it forms a mass. Gently pat down the dough until it resembles a loaf of bread. Dust the top lightly with flour., Using a 3-ounce (89 ml) ice cream scoop, portion dough 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten biscuits., Lightly brush the tops with beaten egg. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until biscuits are golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor to combine the dry ingredients.
- Be sure to use cold butter for the best results. Cold butter will help to create flaky biscuits.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
- When cutting out the biscuits, use a sharp knife or biscuit cutter. This will help to create clean edges and prevent the biscuits from sticking together.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. This will help to create a golden brown crust.
- Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.
Conclusion:
These quick scallion biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of these flaky, flavorful biscuits that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give these quick scallion biscuits a try. You won't be disappointed!
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