Skillet Southern Pumpkin Biscuits
These Skillet Southern Pumpkin Biscuits bring a cozy, autumn-inspired twist to classic Southern biscuits. Made quickly in a skillet, they're fluffy and tender with a subtle pumpkin flavor and warm spices, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Let’s make it
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
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Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a separate bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree, buttermilk, brown sugar (if using), and vanilla extract (if using). Stir until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined; do not overmix. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
Cooking
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
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Spoon biscuit dough into the skillet, forming 6 evenly sized biscuits. Leave space between them for spreading.
Cooking
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook biscuits over medium-low heat for about 12-15 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Carefully flip each biscuit and cook uncovered for another 5-7 minutes, until the other side is golden brown and biscuits are cooked through.
Serving
Remove biscuits from skillet and serve warm with honey or butter as desired.
Tips & notes
To avoid tough biscuits, handle the dough gently and avoid overmixing. Use cold butter for a flakier texture. Cooking on medium-low heat helps the biscuits cook through without burning the outside.
Saving it for later
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen wrapped individually for up to 1 month.
Reheating
Reheat refrigerated biscuits in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 8-10 minutes until warmed through, or microwave for 20-30 seconds with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.
