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Pumpkin Biscuits

Tall, flaky, moist biscuits full of pumpkin flavors and warm spices.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup of butter, shredded and cold
  • 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup of brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup of full fat buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons of butter, melted

Instructions

  • Use a large grater to shred 3/4 cup of cold butter and chill until ready to use
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon of cloves 
  • Add the cold shredded butter and quickly mix until evenly distributed 
  • Add 1 1/4 cup of pumpkin purée and 2/3 cup of buttermilk and mix until a shaggy dough develops 
  • Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead just enough to bring the dough together (about 10 times) and gently press it out to about an inch thick 
  • Use a floured cutter to cut out the biscuits and place them onto a greased skillet or baking sheet 
  • Transfer the cut out biscuits into the refrigerator or freezer while you preheat your oven to 425°
  • Once the oven has preheated, bake the biscuits for 18-20 minutes or until fluffy and golden brown 
  • Brush with melted butter 
  • Serve warm with butter, honey or whipped maple butter