Description
Warm cranberry-cinnamon skillet biscuits bring rustic charm to your breakfast table with irresistible homemade comfort. Golden edges and tender centers invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic Southern-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 12 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 34 cup (180 ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar)
- 12 cup (75 g) dried cranberries
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 12 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Create a welcoming environment for your biscuits by heating the oven to a toasty 400F (200C). Generously coat a cast-iron skillet with a slick of butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, harmonize the dry ingredients by whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until they’re perfectly integrated.
- Introduce cold butter to the flour mixture. Employ a pastry cutter or nimble fingertips to break down the butter, transforming the blend into a landscape of sandy, coarse crumbs.
- Gently introduce buttermilk, stirring until the dough just comes together. Tenderly fold in dried cranberries, taking care not to overwork the delicate mixture.
- Artfully scoop dollops of dough into the prepared skillet, nestling them close together like friendly companions. Aim for 8-10 rustic biscuits that will create a beautiful mosaic in the pan.
- Lavish the biscuit tops with a brushing of melted butter, then dust generously with a sparkling cinnamon-sugar mixture. Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and bake until the biscuits transform into a golden, irresistible masterpiece, approximately 18-22 minutes.
- Rescue the biscuits from the oven and serve while they’re still warm. Complement with a pat of butter, a drizzle of honey, or an indulgent glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Choose a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to enhance the biscuits’ crispy exterior and develop deep, rich flavors during baking.
- Keep butter and buttermilk extremely cold to ensure flaky, tender biscuits with perfect layers that separate beautifully when pulled apart.
- Minimize handling the dough to prevent tough biscuits; mix ingredients just until they come together, preserving delicate texture and preventing gluten development.
- Customize the recipe by substituting dried cranberries with fresh blueberries, chopped pecans, or orange zest for varied flavor profiles and seasonal adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg