SAGE AND PANCETTA BISCUITS WITH FONTINA CHEESE

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Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Pork     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Fall     Sage     Fontina     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3-ounce package thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup coarsely grated Fontina cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chilled buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Sauté pancetta in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl to blend. Rub in butter with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Stir in Fontina and sage, separating strands of cheese. Add 3/4 cup buttermilk and pancetta with any pan drippings and stir until moist clumps form. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead just until dough holds together, about 4 to 6 turns. Flatten dough to 3/4-inch thickness. Using 2 1/4-inch-diameter biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out rounds. Re-roll dough and cut out more rounds until all dough is used.
  • Transfer biscuits to large rimmed ungreased baking sheet, spacing apart. Brush biscuit tops with remaining 2 tablespoons buttermilk. Bake until biscuits are puffed and golden, about 14 minutes. Serve warm.

Shanto Vai
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The biscuits were a bit too brown. I think I'll bake them for less time next time.


Rony Saha
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The biscuits were a bit too flat. I think I'll roll them out thinner next time.


Crystal Segovia
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The biscuits were a bit too dense. I think I'll let the dough rise for longer next time.


haqe zahra
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The biscuits were a bit too crumbly. I think I'll handle the dough more gently next time.


Hridoy Ahmed6650
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The biscuits were a bit dry. I think I'll add some more milk or butter next time.


mike peevey
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These biscuits were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less pancetta next time.


GF GFR
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I'm not a huge fan of biscuits, but these ones were really good. The sage and pancetta gave them a nice savory flavor, and the fontina cheese was gooey and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Victor Jani
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These biscuits are a great way to impress your guests. They look and taste amazing, and they're sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.


Md Radoy
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I made these biscuits for my friends last weekend and they raved about them. They said they were the best biscuits they had ever had. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Sara Jones
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These biscuits are simply delicious. The sage and pancetta add a wonderful flavor that pairs perfectly with the fontina cheese. They're perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual brunch or a fancy dinner party.


Daniyal Mughal
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I love how easy these biscuits are to make. I can whip them up in no time, even on busy weeknights. They're also a great way to use up leftover ingredients, like pancetta and cheese.


Ember Vest
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Wow, these biscuits were a hit! My family loved the combination of crispy edges, fluffy interiors, and cheesy, savory fillings. They were perfect for a weekend brunch and were gone in no time.