Mini cheese biscuits with Greek Yogurt. Great recipe for Mini cheese biscuits with Greek Yogurt. There's nothing better than tender, flaky, and buttery biscuits that are made with a secret ingredient-Greek yogurt! Here is how you do that.
You can have Mini cheese biscuits with Greek Yogurt using 11 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Mini cheese biscuits with Greek Yogurt
- It’s 3 cups of all purpose flour (390g).
- It’s 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- Prepare 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder (8g).
- You need 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
- Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- You need 3/4 cup of (170g)cold unsalted butter cut into pieces.
- Prepare 3/4 cup of cold plain Greek yogurt (185g).
- You need 100 g of grated Cheddar cheese (Parmesan ok).
- You need 1 of large egg beaten.
- Prepare 3 tablespoons of cold water.
- It’s 1 of large egg beaten mixed with 15ml milk for brushing on biscuits.
No milk, no eggs, no problem. These biscuits utilize Greek yogurt for creaminess, and carbonated water or seltzer water for an added light flakiness! The result is a biscuit that melts in your mouth! Preview: Try this glazed flaky whey biscuit recipe if you are looking for a delicious way to use the extra whey leftover from making Greek yogurt.
Mini cheese biscuits with Greek Yogurt step by step
Preheat oven to 220oC. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside..
In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter, using your fingers or a pastry cutter. Work the dough until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add in the cheeses & use hand stir until well mixed and cheese are not lumpy..
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, egg, and water. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture, stirring until dough barely comes together. Dump the mixture on lightly floured counter and knead until the dough comes together. Don't overwork the dough..
Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or cut into 2×2-inch squares. Combine dough scraps and roll out again to make remaining biscuits..
Place biscuits on prepared baking sheets and brush with the egg wash. Bake for 12-15 minutes..
Best served with butter, honey or jam..
Are you wondering what to do with the whey leftover from making Greek yogurt? If so, this recipe is for you. Don't miss the other variations including Cinnamon-Sugar Flaky Biscuits and Whole Wheat Whey Flaky Biscuits. All you need is self-rising flour and full-fat plain Greek yogurt. Because yogurt is the main ingredient in these biscuits, they are tangy, with a flavor similar to sourdough bread.
