Zucchini Cheese Biscuits - Savory and Flaky
These Zucchini Cheese Biscuits are tender, flaky, and packed with shredded zucchini and cheddar cheese. Made with a mix of all-purpose and oats, they have a hearty texture while staying light and buttery. They are easy to make and are perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or served alongside soups, salads, and stews.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) rolled oats
- 2 ½ tsp (10g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- Pinch of garlic powder
- 6 tbsp (80g) cold unsalted butter , cut into small cubes
- 9 oz (250g) 1 small zucchini , finely grated
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240g) cold buttermilk
For Topping
- 1 small egg , beaten
- 2-3 tbsp (20–30g) parmesan cheese
- Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning , optional
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini using the small holes of a box grater. Place it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oats, baking powder and salt.
- Add the cold butter.
- Quickly work it into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Add the squeezed zucchini, cheddar or a mix of cheeses.
- Give everything a quick stir.
- Pour in the cold buttermilk.
- Gently mix just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Gently press it into a rectangle about 1 cm thick.
- Fold the dough.
- Fold it into thirds, like a letter.
- Turn it and gently press it out again.
- Repeat the folding process one more time. This creates the flaky layers.
- Finally, gently press the dough to about 2 cm thick.
- Cut out biscuits using a floured 6 cm round cutter or simply cut into squares. Press the cutter straight down without twisting.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with cheddar and sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let them cool for a few minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 biscuitCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2.81gFat: 2.89gSaturated Fat: 1.666gTrans Fat: 0.028gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.53gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 3.7mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.74mg