Now that Halloweenβs over, I feel like Iβm ready to start trying out some recipes for Thanksgiving. Iβm all for adding new dishes to the holiday menu but itβs never a good idea to test βem out on the big dayβthatβs the time to stick with recipes you know and love!
The one element of Thanksgiving dinner I always seem to forget about is the bread basket. What about you? Gosh, the platters of Parker House Rolls and buttery biscuits you see in food magazines this time of year are incredible! So inviting. But despite my best efforts, Iβm usually outside of the bakery at 5:30 am waiting for them to open because I forgot to work rolls/biscuits/bread into my prep schedule...whoops!
Thatβs why this year Iβm sticking with this 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Parmesan Biscuit recipe. Set aside 20 minutes and you can master these super-simple bites for our table, too! Instead of cutting butter into flour by hand, I use the food processor to speed things up. Just make sure not to over-mix the dough or your biscuits will be a bit tough.
Want to dress βem up even more? Top each biscuit with a sage leaf before sprinkling with cheese and baking!
photos & recipe by Erin Phraner
Pumpkin-Parmesan Biscuits
makes 8 biscuits
2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Β½ cup pure pumpkin
Β½ cup buttermilk
PANTRY STAPLES: Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425ΛF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
2. Pulse the self-rising flour, 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces) and Β½ cup parmesan cheese until butter is in pea-sized bits, about 10 times.
3. Mix the pumpkin and buttermilk in a small bowl. Add the pumpkin mixture to the food processor and pulse until just incorporated and the dough sticks together when pressed between your fingers, about 10 times.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured cutting board. Press into a ball, then pat into a Β½-inch-thick disk using your hands. Stamp out biscuits using a round cookie cutter or mason jar; transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
5. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave, about 30 seconds. Brush biscuits with the melted butter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the remaining Β½ cup parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Mmm loving this!
Mel Williscroft (@melwilliscroft) says
You had me at "five ingredients". I will definitely give these a try!
Erin Phraner (@erinphraner) says
So glad to hear it, Mel!! xo Erin
Rachel says
Um... definitely bringing these to one of my Thanksgivings. Nom. (One of the perks of divorced parents... double the meals!)
Leah Bergman says
I have divorced parents and I take total advantage when it comes to multiple dinners as well. π Hope you like them!
Violeta, your Shoegal Out In The World says
Really great recipe that I would love to give it a try & include it in my holiday festive meal...
I would like to ask you, since you are more experienced in the kitchen, how can I make my own pumpkin pure, because here in Greece where I live I can't find a canned one & if it is so too fussy what can I use to replace the pumpkin pure in this recipe...
Thank you in advance Erin!!!
Have a great week!!!
xoxo Violeta, your Shoegal Out In The World
http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
I'm quite positive that there are few things as satisfying as a fresh out of the oven biscuit. I love the pumpkin/parmesan twist going on here! Thanksgiving has passed here in Canada, but I don't see why I can't give them a try just 'cause. π
Leah Bergman says
Oh, I think you definitely should Amanda! You are on a pumpkin recipe roll after all. π
Chelsea says
Topping them with a sage leaf is such a fun idea Leah. These look/sound delicious! You're definitely putting my Pillsbury crescents basket to shame (not to mention opening that tube is straight up TERRIFYING!).
Leah says
These sound amaze!
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Leah Bergman says
Don't they? I have to agree.