What Makes These Biscuits Special ✨

These aren’t your ordinary biscuits. The addition of pumpkin puree creates an incredibly tender crumb while infusing each bite with subtle sweetness and that beloved autumn flavor. The warm spices complement the pumpkin perfectly without overwhelming it, making these biscuits suitable for both sweet and savory meals.

They’re fluffy without being cake-like, sturdy enough to hold butter or jam, yet soft enough to pull apart with your fingers. Whether you serve them for breakfast with honey, alongside soup for dinner, or as an afternoon snack, they never disappoint.

Ingredients You’ll Need 📝

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup cold milk (plus extra for brushing)

Step-by-Step Instructions 👨‍🍳

Prepare Your Workspace

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This high temperature is key to achieving those beautifully risen, flaky layers.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and spices throughout your biscuits.

Cut in the Butter

Add the cold butter cubes to your flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. These butter pockets create the flaky texture we love.

Add the Pumpkin and Milk

Create a well in the center of your flour mixture. Add the pumpkin puree and milk, then gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. Don’t overmix—a few flour streaks are perfectly fine.

Shape the Biscuits

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out rounds and place them on your prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch between each biscuit.

Final Touches

Brush the tops lightly with milk for a beautiful golden finish. This step is optional but creates an irresistible appearance.

Bake to Perfection

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and have risen beautifully. They should spring back lightly when touched…