Herby Ricotta Biscuits
Flaky, buttery biscuits enriched with ricotta bake up tender inside with crisp, golden tops. Fresh herbs, lemon zest, and a dusting of Parmesan add fragrant, savory notes that make these perfect alongside brunch eggs, soups, or holiday roasts. Herby Ricotta Biscuits offer a light, delicate crumb with a bright, herby finish.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herby Ricotta Biscuits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
- 2
Coat the whole stick of butter in the flour mixture. Grate the butter on the large holes of a box grater into the bowl. If the butter begins to melt, coat it in the flour mixture again and continue grating. Use your fingers to toss the butter in the flour mixture until all the pieces are separated and coated in flour; the mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
- 3
Whisk the ricotta and water together in a small bowl; add to the flour mixture. Gently fold to bring the dough together. The dough should be moistened but still crumbly. If the dough is too dry, add more cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully moistened.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Lightly knead three or four times until it comes together. Sprinkle with flour; pat to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough into four equal portions. Stack the portions, press down, and pat again to form a 3/4-inch-thick rectangle. Repeat this process three times, adding flour as needed.
- 5
Press a 2 1/2- to 3-inch biscuit cutter straight down into the dough to cut out biscuits. Gently knead the scraps together, pat to 3/4-inch thickness, and cut again. Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet so they are barely touching.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are crisp and golden brown, 15 to 16 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir the fresh herbs and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the baked biscuits with melted butter; sprinkle with the herb mixture and Parmesan cheese. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days; chill up to 1 week. To reheat, bake about 10 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Calories 175.52 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.1 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 19.13 g 7%
- Total Fat 9.59 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.69 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 25.09 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 28.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.29 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 30.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 65.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 67.0 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 1.79 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Herby Ricotta Biscuits is made with 11 ingredients and serves 14. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 175.52 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herby Ricotta Biscuits made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herby Ricotta Biscuits?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 175.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herby Ricotta Biscuits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Herby Ricotta Biscuits healthy?
- Herby Ricotta Biscuits has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 175.52 calories and 3.1 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.69 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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