Cabin Baking: Scallion Black Pepper Biscuits
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Updated Jan 27, 2019, Published Feb 19, 2016
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Iโm pretty sure thereโs a law somewhere that states that if youโre in a cabin in the middle of the woods, you have to bake biscuits in a cast iron with fluffy socks on.
I did just that this past weekend when Josh, Amelia and I headed to Big Bear for the Valentineโs Day/Presidentโs Day weekend situation.
I found this old, cozy cabin on AirBnB and booked it a month ago, when snow had just fallen and I was dreaming of a very snowy time. Unfortunately temperatures have warmed and a lot of the snow melted but it didnโt stop me from making a cozy ass breakfast for two (errrโฆthree bc Amelia had half a biscuit).
Look at her in this parka. I meanโฆ.she hates me/it but also she loved the snow. Iโd turn around and find her with her head buried in the snow and trying to bite it.
This actually was supposed to be scallion benne seed (sesame seed) biscuits but I forgot the sesame seeds at home. I actually forgot flour too but luckily the cabin came with a small bag.
I actually thought of hauling a bunch of my props and stuff to the cabin to make it feel more โme” but then I was just like whatever, itโll be fine. And Iโm glad I didnโt do that because I loved using what the kitchen had on hand.
An old flat cast iron skillet, an old ass sifter that I probably didnโt really need and little cups and weaved baskets.
The eggs were a gift from the host who just took them out of her chicken coop where she had like 10 chickens hanging out in the snow.
Amelia met them and was terrified.
I made these biscuits in like an hour; the ease of drop biscuits always surprises me and is a constant reminder that theyโre one of the best throw-together-breakfast things.
It was maybe the best two days in recent memories. We watched the entire Chelsea Handler special on Netflix, played Scrabble, took the sleds down the hill and I ran into a bunch of tree branches (luckily it wasnโt the tree trunk) while Amelia barked and ran after me (she was worried).
Cabin Baking: Scallion Black Pepper Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 scallions,, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1 1/4 to 1/2 cups buttermilk,, shaken
- Egg wash, (1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water or buttermilk or milk, beaten), for topping
- Freshly cracked black pepper,, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt and baking powder. Using a box grater, grate the butter atop the flour mixture. (I actually didnโt have one so I cubed it up into tiny pieces.) Mix the butter into the with your hands until itโs tiny pea-sized bits. Next, add the scallions and toss them in until evenly distributed.
- Make a well into the center and pour in the 1 1/4 cup of buttermilk. Mix with a wooden spoon until it comes together. If itโs still a bit dry, feel free to add another 1/4 cup of buttermilk. On a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet, drop about 6 to 8 liberal tablespoons of dough. (Donโt be shy to help them in more of a mount shape.) Brush the tops with egg wash and then sprinkle with black pepper. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Remove and serve with butter.
I love the different light in these photos. Sounds like an ace weekend! I rented an airbnb in Asheville for the V-Day long weekend (we did get a bit of snow one morning -magic!!) and had caramel popcorn with benne seeds – you might like that! ๐