Jelly Jar Biscuits

Indulge in the comforting allure of homemade Jelly Jar Biscuits, the perfect marriage of buttery flakiness and fruity sweetness. These golden, tender biscuits feature a dollop of your favorite jelly or jam nestled into a thumbprint indentation, making each bite a delightful treat. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold butter to create crowd-pleasing biscuits with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. A quick brush of beaten egg before baking ensures a glossy, bakery-style finish. Serve these versatile biscuits warm for breakfast, as a snack, or even as an elegant brunch offering. Easy to customize with any jam flavor, Jelly Jar Biscuits are a timeless addition to your baking repertoire and a guaranteed hit at any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cup jelly or jam of your choice
• 1 item egg, beaten (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Gradually pour the milk into the mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 2-3 times until it comes together, then pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

Step 6

Using a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll the scraps as needed, but handle the dough as little as possible to keep the biscuits tender.

Step 7

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Make a small indentation in the center of each biscuit using your thumb or the back of a spoon.

Step 8

Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of jelly or jam.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg to give them a golden sheen as they bake.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(706.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2026.3

Total Fat 82.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 394.0mg	0%
Sodium 2712.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 81.4g
Protein 37.5g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 315.6mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 737.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.2%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 56.5%