Spiced Pumpkin Biscuits (Printable Version)

Tender pumpkin biscuits with a hint of spice, great for a warm breakfast treat.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dry

01 - 250 g plain flour
02 - 2.5 g salt
03 - 12 g baking powder
04 - 25 g brown sugar
05 - 0.6 g ground cloves
06 - 2.5 g ground cinnamon
07 - 0.6 g ground ginger
08 - 1.25 g ground nutmeg
09 - 2.5 g baking soda

→ Wet

10 - 180 g pumpkin puree
11 - 115 g cold unsalted butter, chopped
12 - 80 ml buttermilk
13 - 5 ml vanilla extract

# Detailed Preparation Steps:

01 - Set oven to 200°C. Line your tray with parchment or a silicone mat.
02 - Mix flour, sugar, powder, soda, salt, and spices in a big bowl until blended.
03 - Toss in the cold butter cubes and use your fingers or a cutter to get a crumbly mix.
04 - In another bowl, mix pumpkin, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
05 - Pour the pumpkin mix into the dry stuff and fold gently till just combined. Don’t overdo it or it'll get tough.
06 - Dump dough on a floured surface, pat it about 2.5 cm thick. Cut with a round cutter, place on tray, and reroll scraps to cut more.
07 - Cook at 200°C for 12 to 15 minutes until they're golden and firm.
08 - Take them out and let cool a bit. Eat warm or at room temp.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - Keep butter cold and don’t mix dough too much for fluffy biscuits.
02 - Try them warm with butter, honey, or jam for a tasty treat.