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Leek and Cheese Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 biscuits
  • Category: Bread & Biscuits
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These savory Leek and Cheese Biscuits are a perfect combination of tender, flaky texture and rich flavors. Featuring sautéed leeks and sharp white cheese, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a delicious side dish. Made with simple pantry staples such as all-purpose flour, baking powder, and yogurt, they are quick to prepare and bake to a golden perfection in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

Butter and Vegetables

  • ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and divided
  • 1 medium leek, thinly sliced and rinsed

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup grated sharp white, yellow, or Dubliner cheese

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons full-fat plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  1. Sauté Leeks: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced leeks and sauté until wilted, softened, and lightly browned, about 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer the sautéed leeks to a plate and set aside to cool completely, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  4. Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your clean hands, cut the remaining ¼ cup of cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  5. Add Leeks and Cheese: Stir in the cooled sautéed leeks and grated cheese into the flour mixture.
  6. Form Dough: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the plain yogurt. Mix everything together to form a shaggy dough. If the dough feels too dry, add one or two more tablespoons of yogurt until it comes together.
  7. Lightly Knead: Lightly knead the dough in the bowl for a few seconds to help form a cohesive dough without overworking it.
  8. Shape Biscuits: Dust your work surface with flour. Pat the dough into an even 1-inch thick disk. Using a floured round cookie cutter, cut out the biscuits and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Brush with Milk: Lightly brush the tops of each biscuit with whole milk to promote browning during baking.
  10. Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
  11. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious leek and cheese biscuits!

Notes

  • Make sure the leeks are rinsed thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit before cooking.
  • Use cold butter to ensure flaky, tender biscuits.
  • If you prefer sharper flavor, use Dubliner or sharp cheddar cheese.
  • You can substitute plain yogurt with buttermilk if desired.
  • If biscuits do not brown enough, you can broil for an additional minute or two, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days and reheated gently.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/leek-and-cheese-biscuits-recipe/