7.14.2016

Emeril's Mini Rosemary Biscuits


Have you made these yet? I saw Emeril serve them to the contestants on an old Top Chef episode and was intrigued. Went online and found them everywhere....usually served with soup or a  salad...but that time, Emeril served them with a barbecued shrimp recipe.
They are so simple to make (I just love mini anything.) and are the perfect addition to any dish you're serving. Besides, I don't know about you, but sometimes I absolutely crave biscuits. And I don't want the big ones. Sort of like mini muffins...you never think you're eating as many. LOL. 
These are so tiny and so very flaky. I think you can see how small they are next to the rosemary sprigs in the photo. Little gems!


Emeril Lagasse's Rosemary Biscuits



Ingredients:
1 cup bleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg for egg wash, optional

Method:
Preheat the oven to 450°F. 
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a mixing bowl. Mix the butter into the flour using your fingers or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the rosemary. 
This next step will make all the difference in how flaky your biscuits are. Add the buttermilk a little at a time and work it in lightly, just until the milk is thoroughly incorporated and the dough holds together. You may not need all of it or you may need a bit extra. I did it with a fork until the dough barely held together, then used my hands. Don't overwork or the biscuits will be tough, rather than light and airy. 
On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll out the dough into a circle about 7 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Using a 1-inch round cookie cutter, press out twelve rounds. 

Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with an egg wash and bake until golden on top and lightly brown on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes





10 comments:

  1. They look fantastic and must be extremely fragrant!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. What adorable and delicious biscuits Barbara :)

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  3. i love rosemary SO much, especially when it's incorporated into breads. the aroma of the bread teamed up with the scent of rosemary is just incredible, not to mention delicious!

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  4. They look so flaky and I bet they must be very delicious!

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  5. I just KNOW I will make these.Thank you..

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  6. Rosemary growing in the garden. I know what I'll be making next week! Thanks for the recipe. These are perfect!

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  7. I love small bites, too. And I've been looking for something new to do with my rosemary. For once, I have a healthy little bush growing.

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  8. Love these Barbara! Another use for all of my rosemary and, I agree, small is good.

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  9. So cute! I too fall for any food that's mini. Especially when it looks delicious like these biscuits!

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  10. I'm all over anything mini for the same reason, you can eat more of them? Rosemary bread is a favorite around here, can't wait to try these.

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