Description
Pumpkin Buttermilk Biscuits are a delightful blend of flaky texture and warm spices, perfect for any occasion. With notes of pumpkin and a hint of cinnamon, these biscuits offer a comforting bite that elevates breakfast or complements your holiday feast. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, they’ll quickly become your go-to treat for gatherings or cozy mornings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in the pumpkin puree.
- Gradually add buttermilk while mixing until a soft dough forms; avoid over-mixing.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat it to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a cutter.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Substitute buttermilk with yogurt for a tangy twist. Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat in the oven.