Bay Leaf Custard And Biscuits Recipe
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
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
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
- 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
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.