Best 7 Thyme Biscuits Recipes

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In the realm of delectable baked goods, thyme biscuits stand out as a delightful and versatile treat that can elevate any meal or occasion. Originating from the kitchens of resourceful homemakers, these biscuits have been passed down through generations, each family adding their own unique touch to the recipe. Whether you prefer them as a savory accompaniment to hearty soups and stews or as a sweet indulgence paired with your favorite jam or honey, thyme biscuits promise a burst of flavor in every bite. With their golden-brown exteriors, flaky layers, and the aromatic essence of thyme, these biscuits are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore a collection of thyme biscuit recipes, each offering a distinct twist on this classic delicacy. From traditional Southern-style biscuits to innovative variations infused with cheese, garlic, or even bacon, there's a thyme biscuit recipe here to satisfy every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave you with a batch of irresistible thyme biscuits that are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR-THYME FLAKY BISCUITS



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Anxious to utilize my herb garden, I took advantage of my favorite biscuit recipe -- excellent with chicken and salad!

Provided by laura902

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup butter or margarine
¾ cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until it is the size of peas. Make a well in the center of the mixture and measure the milk, cheese and thyme into the bowl. Gently mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Roll or pat out on a floured surface to 3/4 inch thick. Cut into circles and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms of the biscuits are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 419.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BLUEBERRY SHORTCAKES WITH LEMON AND THYME BISCUITS



Blueberry Shortcakes with Lemon and Thyme Biscuits image

Provided by Lori Longbotham

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Kid-Friendly     Graduation     Blueberry     Lemon     Summer     Thyme     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Berries:
4 cups fresh blueberries (21 to 22 ounces), rinsed, drained well
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
Biscuits:
3/4 cup chilled buttermilk
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 tablespoon raw sugar*
Vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • For berries:
  • Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until berries are slightly softened and syrup coats spoon, about 10 minutes. Transfer to medium glass bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • For biscuits:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with silicone baking mat, smooth side up, or parchment paper. Mix buttermilk, lemon peel, and thyme in small bowl. Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend, breaking up any large clumps of brown sugar with fingertips. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk mixture and stir with fork just until blended (dough will be sticky). Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface. Knead gently just until dough comes together, 4 to 5 turns (do not overwork dough or shortcakes will be tough). Pat dough out to 3/4-inchthick round. Using 3-inch-diameter cookie cutter dipped in flour, cut out dough rounds. Gently gather dough scraps and pat out to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut out additional rounds, for 6 rounds total. Transfer dough rounds to prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Sprinkle dough rounds with raw sugar.
  • Bake biscuits until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool slightly.
  • Using serrated knife, carefully cut biscuits horizontally in half. Place bottom half of each biscuit on each of 6 plates. Spoon blueberries and syrup over, dividing equally. Cover with biscuit tops. Place scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream alongside each and serve.
  • Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at most supermarkets and at natural foods stores.

BUTTERMILK-THYME DROP BISCUITS



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When combined with baking soda, buttermilk acts as a leavening agent, making biscuits and cupcakes more delicate and pancakes fluffier.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup buttermilk, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, thyme, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Using a fork, pastry blender, or your fingers, incorporate butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Mix in buttermilk until a sticky dough forms; you may need to add up to 1 tablespoon more buttermilk.
  • Drop 8 mounds (each a scant 1/3 cup) onto a nonstick baking sheet; lightly pat tops to flatten slightly.
  • Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

LEMON-THYME BISCUITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 18 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for sprinkling
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, wheat germ, salt, lemon zest and thyme in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it is in pea-size pieces. Gently stir in the buttermilk with a wooden spoon until just moistened. The dough will be loose.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 to 5 times, just until it comes together. (Don't overknead or the biscuits will be tough.) Roll out to 1/2 inch thick, then cut out biscuits using a floured 2-inch-round cutter. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. Reroll the scraps and cut out more biscuits. Brush the tops with water and sprinkle lightly with salt and thyme.
  • Bake the biscuits until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

MAPLE-THYME BISCUITS



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Maple syrup and fresh thyme give these fluffy biscuits their irresistible flavor. Serve with Mustard-Maple Glazed Ham for a crowd-pleasing Easter feast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup maple syrup
3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 heaping teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled
1 1/4 cup buttermilk, well shaken
Butter, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with racks set in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, mix together maple syrup and thyme sprigs; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and let maple syrup glaze cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, baking soda, and thyme leaves. Add butter and cut into flour mixture using a pastry cutter or blend using your fingers until pea-sized lumps remain.
  • Make a well in the center and add buttermilk. Stir using a fork or wooden spoon until large clumps form; do not allow a dough to form in the bowl. Turn mixture out onto a lightly floured work surface, and using lightly floured hands, knead two or three times just until a dough forms.
  • Pat dough into a 1-inch-thick square. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-inch-square biscuits and transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Brush tops with maple syrup glaze; reserve remaining glaze for serving. Transfer to oven and bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Serve warm with butter and remaining maple syrup glaze.

COUNTRY STYLE CALIFORNIA OLIVE, THYME AND CHEESE SCONES/BISCUITS



Country Style California Olive, Thyme and Cheese Scones/Biscuits image

This Californian olive recipe was sent to me by some lovely Bed and Breakfast guests (now good friends), who come from Temecula in California. They have stayed with us a couple of times now and love this part of SW France, and the food and wine! They grow olives and avocados, and regularly send me a selection of "California Growers" recipe leaflets, magazines and cookbooks, as well as a box of avocados every year! Always a treat! I have made these scones/biscuits several times now for appetisers and nibbles, as well as for picnics - they are delicious when eaten warm with fresh butter, mustard and ham. I make these with French olives, but I am sure my friends don't mind!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Scones

Time 16m

Yield 8-12 Scones/Biscuits, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cake flour (Self raising flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Bicarbonate of soda)
1/3 cup cold unsalted butter
1/2 cup sliced california ripe black olives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
fresh thyme, to taste (about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme)
3/4 cup 2% buttermilk
butter, to spread
1 tablespoon honey mustard (optional)
3 ounces thinly sliced ham (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a fork or your fingers until mixture resembles looks like tiny pebbles.
  • Stir in California Ripe Olives, chopped fresh thyme and cheddar cheese. Pour in buttermilk and knead just until dough comes together.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1-inch thick. Cut into discs with a 3-inch scone/biscuit cutter and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in a 235C or 475F oven for 9-11 minutes until golden brown and well risen.
  • Serve warm with butter, or mustard and sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.3, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 57.3, Sodium 892.4, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 11

BUTTERY MAPLE-THYME BISCUITS



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Yield 8 Biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 9

INGREDIENTS
2 thyme sprigs plus 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped thyme
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS 1. In a small saucepan, cover the thyme sprigs with the maple syrup and simmer over moderate heat for 1 minute; set aside. 2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, table salt and chopped thyme. Cut in the butter until it's pea-size. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk. Stir with a fork until the dough is evenly moistened; turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and gather into a ball. 3. Roll out the dough ½ inch thick. Using a floured 2½-inch round cookie cutter, stamp out the biscuits as close together as possible. Press the scraps together and stamp out more biscuits. Transfer the biscuits to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 4. Preheat the oven to 400°. Brush the biscuits with the maple glaze and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake in the upper third of the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm. MAKE AHEAD The recipe can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated overnight.

Tips:

  • Chilling biscuit dough before baking helps the biscuits to rise higher and be more flaky.
  • To get even browning on your biscuits, rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
  • 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 and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For a savory biscuit, add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup of chopped fresh herbs to the dough.
  • To make thyme butter, simply mix 1/4 cup of softened butter with 1 tablespoon of chopped thyme.

Conclusion:

Thyme biscuits are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They are also easy to make, and can be prepared ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make thyme biscuits that are light, flaky, and full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give these thyme biscuits a try.

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