Description
Pecan Muscovado Soft Biscuits offer a luxurious dance of nutty richness and deep caramel notes from brown sugar. Southern comfort meets gourmet elegance in these crumbly, buttery treats that melt deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 140 grams (4.9 ounces) flour
- 95 grams (3.4 ounces) soft butter
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) finely chopped pecans
- 10 whole pecans
Sugars:
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) muscovado sugar
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) brown sugar
Binding and Flavoring:
- 1 egg yolk (about 15 grams or 0.5 ounces)
- 5 drops vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even temperature for consistent baking.
- Soften the butter using a spatula, transforming it into a smooth, creamy consistency. If the butter is cold, slice it into small chunks and gently warm in the microwave for two 10-second intervals.
- Combine muscovado and brown sugars with the softened butter, stirring until the mixture becomes uniform and well-integrated.
- Gently fold in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a rich, aromatic base.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and finely chopped pecans, using your hands to knead the dough until it becomes cohesive and easily moldable.
- Shape the dough into bite-sized spheres, each weighing approximately , resembling the size of a large nut.
- Arrange the dough balls on a parchment-lined or silicone mat-covered baking sheet, gently pressing down to slightly flatten each one.
- Crown each biscuit with a whole pecan, creating an elegant and decorative topping.
- Bake for 12 minutes, noting that the biscuits will appear soft when first removed from the oven but will gradually firm up while maintaining a delightfully tender center as they cool.
Notes
- Softening butter quickly can be done by microwaving in short bursts, ensuring even texture without melting completely.
- Use precise measurements for consistent results, weighing 35g per dough ball to create uniform biscuits.
- Muscovado sugar adds deep, rich caramel-like flavor and moisture, making these biscuits extra indulgent.
- Chopping pecans finely helps distribute nutty flavor evenly throughout the dough and prevents large chunks.
- Bake until edges are lightly golden, understanding they’ll remain soft in the center and firm up while cooling.
- Topping each biscuit with a whole pecan not only enhances visual appeal but provides a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg