Quick Scallion Biscuits
- 1 1/4 cups cold milk
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed and well chilled in the freezer
- 4 scallions, finely chopped, white and light green only
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the milk, zest and lemon juice in a tall glass.
- Refrigerate and allow to curdle for 10 to 15 minutes, until thick.
- Sift together the flour, a generous pinch of salt, and baking soda into a medium bowl.
- Using your fingers gently mix in the butter until an even, but grainy texture is reached, being careful not to melt the butter as you work.
- Add the soured milk and scallions and stir until the dough comes together.
- (Dough will be sticky.)
- Gather the dough into a ball, and refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes, until chilled.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead 3 to 4 times until the dough is smooth.
- For fluffy biscuits do not over knead the dough!
- Roll out the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut with a 3-inch pastry ring or the top of a glass.
- Arrange the biscuits on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Allow the biscuits to slightly touch and gently adhere when baked.
- Bake until biscuits are golden, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a bread basket or bowl and serve.
cold milk, lemon, lemon juice, allpurpose flour, kosher salt, baking soda, unsalted butter, scallions
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/quick-scallion-biscuits-recipe.html (may not work)