Maple Pecan Biscuits
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with these indulgent Maple Pecan Biscuits! Perfectly flaky and buttery, these biscuits are studded with crunchy chopped pecans and infused with the rich, natural sweetness of maple syrup for a truly comforting treat. Made with simple ingredients like cold diced butter, all-purpose flour, and a touch of whole milk, these homemade biscuits come together in just 30 minutes. The golden, egg-washed tops are brushed with extra maple syrup and garnished with more pecans for an irresistible finishing touch. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed alongside your morning coffee, these biscuits are the perfect fusion of sweet and nutty flavors. Ideal for weekend baking, holiday mornings, or anytime you crave a decadent baked delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (for garnish)
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, and salt.
Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to gently work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the chopped pecans, ensuring an even distribution throughout the flour mixture.
In a small bowl, combine the milk and maple syrup. Slowly pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times until it comes together. Pat or roll the dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out rounds of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the scraps as needed to make more biscuits.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and brush the tops of each biscuit with the egg wash.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
While the biscuits are still warm, brush the tops with additional maple syrup and sprinkle with chopped pecans for garnish.
Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter or extra maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.0 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.6 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 2677 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.0 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*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.
