Small Batch Dream Biscuits

What do you get when you cross drop biscuits with cream biscuits? You get a Dream Biscuits! This is my small-batch take on ATK’s dream biscuit recipe. My revision makes only 3 biscuits so it’s perfect for times when you don’t need an entire batch of a dozen biscuits in the house. The recipe comes together in mere minutes using just a mixing bowl and silicone spatula.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking powder.

Next we need to add the heavy cream that has been warmed to 95-100F. If you don’t have an instant read thermometer, just warm the cream until it’s about body temperature. DO NOT attempt to use cream that has not been warmed to the proper temperature. Warming the cream makes it more viscous thereby enabling it to moisten all the dry ingredients. Cold cream is too thick to work effectively in this recipe.

Pour the warm cream over the dry ingredients.

Use a silicone spatula to mix until a smooth paste forms.

To portion the biscuit dough, spray a 1/4-cup measure with nonstick cooking spray. You should get 3 biscuits from the dough. Turn the measure upside down and allow the dough to fall onto a parchment-lined mini sheet pan (I used a small 1/8 size sheet pan). Sorry, I missed getting a photo before the biscuits were baked.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden on top.

Melt the tablespoon of butter and immediately brush on biscuit tops.

Mmmmmmmm.

Enjoy!

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Small Batch Dream Biscuits

makes 3 biscuits

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 plus 1/16 teaspoon fine salt

• 1/16 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated (95-100F)

• 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat toaster oven (or regular oven) to 450F and place rack on upper middle position.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add the warmed heavy cream and use a silicone spatula to mix until a smooth paste forms.

3. Spray 1/4 cup-size dry measure with nonstick cooking spray to portion 3 biscuits; place on parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.

4. Remove from oven and brush with melted salted butter.

adapted from Cooks Illustrated

Low-Carb Chaffles (Keto Cheese Waffles)

Eating a low carb diet means you have to kiss most breads goodbye. There are some exceptions, like my amazingly delicious Keto-Freindly Cheddar Bay Biscuits, but up until now, sandwiches were something I’d learned to live without.

But not any more - these cute little 4-inch “Chaffles” are the perfect bread replacement for just about any kind of sandwich. I had been craving a BLT all summer long and now, thanks to chaffles, I’m able to give in to that craving whenever the mood strikes. They’re also phenomenal served like regular waffles - warm and dripping with melted butter. Did I mention the recipe calls for only 4 ingredients?

The ingredients: eggs, almond flour, shredded mozzarella cheese, and a splash of cream.

Place all the ingredients in a small blender and mix to combine. You don’t have to use a blender, but I find doing so results in the most bread-like texture.

Blend, blend, blend.

Pour 1/4 of the batter into a preheated mini waffle maker (this is the one I have). If you mix the batter in a blender, you won’t need to spray the waffle maker with oil.

close the waffle maker and let cook for about 3 1/2 minutes.

Ta-da! Eat them warm and slathered with melted butter, or allow them to cool completely and use them as a bread replacement in your favorite sandwich.

Today I’m in the mood for a delicious bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich.

Start with a cool chaffle and add your favorite mayo - we love Dukes!

Add lettuce - here I’m using Boston lettuce (aka butter or bibb lettuce). The leaves are tender and flavorful.

Add a thick slice of ripe summer tomato. Just look at that color!

Don’t forget to season that tomato with salt and pepper!!

And now add a couple of slices of bacon - you know I like it chewy.

And lastly, top with another chaffle smeared with a bit of mayo.

Alrighty, grab a handful of napkins and dig in!

Please excuse me while I enjoy every single bite!

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Chaffles (Keto Cheese Waffles)

makes 4 mini waffles (4-inch diameter)

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs (100g)

• 4 ounces shredded low-moisture, part skim mozzarella cheese (120g)

• 2 teaspoons finely ground almond flour (6g)

• 2 teaspoons heavy cream (15g)

Directions

1. Blend ingredients in a small blender or nutribullet.

2. Pour 1/4 the batter into preheated mini waffle maker; close lid and bake for 3 1/2 minutes.

3. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve cooked chaffles with plenty of melted butter, or cool and use to make sandwiches .

Nutritional stats per serving (2 mini waffles): 279 calories, 20g fat, 22g protein, 3 net carbs.