Prepare to revolutionize your baking game with these irresistible Black Olive Garlic Biscuits that will make your taste buds dance with excitement! Imagine pulling apart a warm, golden biscuit studded with savory black olives and aromatic garlic, releasing an aroma that will have everyone in your kitchen begging for more. These aren't your ordinary biscuits - they're a gourmet twist on a classic American favorite that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that's both elegant and comforting.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup black olives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
- Finely chop the black olives and mince the garlic cloves. Fold these into the flour-butter mixture, distributing them evenly.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 2-3 times to bring it together.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle and use a
- 5-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure even rising.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the edges are crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Tips
- • Keep your butter ice-cold to ensure flaky, tender biscuits with perfect layers • Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to incorporate butter - avoid using a food processor which can overwork the dough • When cutting biscuits, press the cutter straight down without twisting to help them rise evenly • Don't overwork the dough - mix just until ingredients are combined to maintain a light texture • For extra richness, brush the tops with melted butter right after baking • Serve these biscuits warm for the most incredible flavor and texture experience • These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days and quickly reheated in the oven
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
