Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMiss Shirley's Cafe, Inner HarborBenne Seed Biscuits Recipe

Benne Seed Biscuits Recipe

Time30m
Serves12

Fluffy biscuits with cheddar and chive.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Benne Seed Biscuit Ingredients

Method

Benne Seed Biscuit Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cut in Butter

    Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese and Chives

    Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix the milk and benne seeds together.

  6. 6

    Combine Wet and Dry

    Add the milk and benne seed mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  7. 7

    Shape the Biscuits

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.

  8. 8

    Bake

    Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.

More from Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor