Parmesan/Black Peppercorn Biscuits

I know I have expressed in the past that I am not a baker, BUT I came across this recipe from www.garlicandzest.com and thought it would make a great addition to my Easter table.  Not only were these good for Easter dinner they made an amazing left over breakfast sandwich the next day with ham and egg! My biscuits were not as pretty as the ones I found on Pinterest but the flavor was definitely there. Just like yesterday’s post, this would be great for Mother’s Day or any luncheon!

Makes 8 biscuits

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, freshly grated and divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup Parmesan, grated
1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold. Cut into small pieces
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup cream
2 Tablespoons Demerara sugar

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper and grated cheese. Whisk to combine and add butter. Using a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles a course meal, some larger pieces are ok. Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined.  Lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough out on to it. Knead the dough just 2-3 times, just until it holds together in a solid shape, trying not to overwork. Pat out the dough until it’s about 1 1/2 inches tall. Using a 2 inch biscuit cutter cut into the biscuits but do not twist the cutter into the dough, press straight down. Assemble the scraps and pat down forming a 1 1/2 inch tall dough and continue making biscuits. Transfer biscuits to prepared baking sheet.  In a small bowl combine the Demerara sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, stir to combine.  Brush the biscuit tops with the cream and sprinkle with the sugar pepper mixture. Bake for 15-18 minutes serve hot from the oven or at room temperature.

Enjoy!