Jelly Jar Biscuits
Indulge in the comforting allure of homemade Jelly Jar Biscuits, the perfect marriage of buttery flakiness and fruity sweetness. These golden, tender biscuits feature a dollop of your favorite jelly or jam nestled into a thumbprint indentation, making each bite a delightful treat. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold butter to create crowd-pleasing biscuits with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. A quick brush of beaten egg before baking ensures a glossy, bakery-style finish. Serve these versatile biscuits warm for breakfast, as a snack, or even as an elegant brunch offering. Easy to customize with any jam flavor, Jelly Jar Biscuits are a timeless addition to your baking repertoire and a guaranteed hit at any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup jelly or jam of your choice
- 1 item egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually pour the milk into the mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 2-3 times until it comes together, then pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
Using a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll the scraps as needed, but handle the dough as little as possible to keep the biscuits tender.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Make a small indentation in the center of each biscuit using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of jelly or jam.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg to give them a golden sheen as they bake.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.3 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.0 g | 245% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 2712 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.9 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
