Description
These Everything Bagel Swim Biscuits are fluffy, flaky, and packed with savory flavors inspired by the classic everything bagel seasoning. Made with buttermilk, cream cheese, and a blend of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic, and onion, these biscuits deliver a crispy crust and tender interior perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
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Dried Seasoning Mix
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried garlic flakes
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or flaky sea salt
Dough
- 2 1/4 cups (281 g) all-purpose flour, good quality
- 2 Tablespoons everything bagel seasoning (from the mix above)
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold buttermilk
- 4 ounces (113 g) full-fat brick cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Topping
- 1 heaping Tablespoon everything bagel seasoning (for topping)
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) buttermilk, divided (for brushing the biscuit tops)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). A hot oven is essential to ensure biscuits rise properly and produce a crispy outer crust with a tender interior.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, mix together 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried garlic flakes, and 1 teaspoon coarse or flaky sea salt to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 Tablespoons of the everything bagel seasoning from the prepared mix, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, garlic powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in 1 cup cold buttermilk and add the cream cheese along with the cold unsalted butter pieces. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands, gently combine just until the dough begins to come together, forming coarse crumbs then a shaggy dough. Avoid overmixing to maintain lightness.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough and any loose crumbles onto a floured surface. Using floured hands, gently knead just until the dough holds together without overworking it to keep the biscuits tender.
- Roll Out Dough: Flatten the dough with a floured rolling pin or hands into an approximately 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick rectangle, maintaining even thickness for uniform baking.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a 3-inch (7.5 cm) biscuit cutter, press straight down to cut clean biscuits, avoiding twisting to help biscuits rise properly. Gather scraps, re-flatten gently, and cut additional biscuits as needed.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet spaced slightly apart. Brush tops with 1 Tablespoon buttermilk to encourage browning and richness.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F (218°C) for about 12 minutes.
- Mid-Bake Topping: Remove biscuits halfway through baking. Brush the tops with the remaining 1 Tablespoon buttermilk and sprinkle generously with the remaining heaping Tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor and texture.
- Finish Baking and Serve: Return the biscuits to the oven and bake an additional 8–13 minutes until lightly golden and just firm to the touch, totaling about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure your oven is fully preheated to 425°F before baking to achieve the best rise and crust.
- Do not overmix or overknead the dough to keep the biscuits flaky and tender.
- Press the biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to maximize lift during baking.
- Cold butter and cream cheese help create a tender, flaky texture.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed warm; reheat gently if needed.
- You can customize the everything bagel seasoning to your liking or use your favorite store-bought blend.
