Brown Butter Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400° F.
  2. Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a skillet or small saucepan over medium heat. Swirl or stir the butter with a wooden spoon as it starts to foam and sputter. Remove the butter from the heat as soon as it begins to turn golden brown and smells nutty, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Gently stir in the brown butter and milk.
  4. On a floured surface, shape the dough with your hands into a 1/2-inch-thick disk. Cut the dough into 2-inch round biscuits. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until the tops are lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with jam and clotted cream or butter.
  5. Brown butter adds richness to muffins, shortbread, and scones. Use it at room temperature as a substitute for the cold butter called for in your recipe.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

456 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 49.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12422mg 100% DV
Potassium 159mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1587.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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