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Egg-Free, Oil-Free Biscuits: Simple Pantry Recipe

Homemade egg-free, oil-free biscuits on a baking tray

Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Cuisine: American
Course: Snack/Dessert
Calories: 210 per biscuit

Ingredients

  • 125 g (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) butter, softened
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) plain yogurt
  • 10 g (1 tablespoon) vanilla sugar
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 280 g (2 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, plain yogurt, vanilla sugar, powdered sugar, and lemon zest. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the flour and baking powder to the mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated, then knead lightly until you achieve a smooth dough.
  3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out biscuit shapes using cookie cutters or a knife.
  4. Place half of the biscuit shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon a small amount of strawberry jam onto the center of each.
  5. Take the remaining biscuit shapes and cover each jam-topped biscuit, ensuring to seal the edges well to prevent the jam from leaking out during baking.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly golden on the edges.
  7. Let the biscuits cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving to add an extra touch of sweetness.

Recipe Notes

  • If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour; too much moisture can prevent the biscuits from rising properly.
  • Take care not to overwork the dough, which can lead to tough biscuits. Just knead until everything is combined.
  • These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored for a day or two in an airtight container.

Nutrition Estimate

Per biscuit: Calories: 210, Protein: 3g, Carbs: 28g, Fat: 10g.