Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLittle Donna'sBay Leaf Custard And Biscuits Recipe

Bay Leaf Custard And Biscuits Recipe

Inspired by Little Donna's
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Make Bay Leaf Custard And Biscuits Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Custard

Biscuits

Method

Custard Preparation

  1. 1

    Infuse the Milk

    In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and bay leaves. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix the Egg Yolks

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine and Cook

    Strain the infused milk mixture to remove bay leaves and gradually whisk it into the egg yolk mixture. Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes).

  4. 4

    Cool the Custard

    Once thickened, remove the custard from the heat and let it cool slightly before transferring it into serving dishes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Biscuit Preparation

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 7

    Cut in Butter

    Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 8

    Add Buttermilk

    Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  5. 9

    Shape the Biscuits

    Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. 10

    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.

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