Fluffy Spiced Pumpkin Biscuits (Print-Friendly Version)
Light, spiced pumpkin biscuits with a tender crumb, perfect for a comforting breakfast treat.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 grams all-purpose flour
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25 grams brown sugar
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12 grams baking powder
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2.5 grams baking soda
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2.5 grams salt
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2.5 grams ground cinnamon
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1.25 grams ground nutmeg
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0.6 grams ground ginger
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0.6 grams ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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180 grams pumpkin puree
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80 milliliters buttermilk
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
# Detailed Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until evenly mixed.
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Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and cut it in using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a separate bowl, blend pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to avoid toughness.
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Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat to approximately 2.5 centimeters thickness. Cut biscuits using a round cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll scraps gently to cut additional biscuits.
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Bake at 200°C for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
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Remove from oven and allow biscuits to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
# Helpful Advice:
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For optimal texture, use cold butter and avoid overmixing the dough.
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Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam for enhanced flavor.