These simple-to-make, rustic style biscuits are a great accompaniment to all types of cheese. Most people expect to see store-bought crackers with the cheese board, so it’s always a nice personal touch to bring out these homemade savory biscuits.
MAKES 18–20 BISCUITS
1½ cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 ounces (½ stick) chilled butter, cubed
5 tablespoons ice-cold water
Pinch of sea salt
Few grinds of black pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Put the flour, baking powder and butter in a food processor and whizz until the mixture resembles rough crumbs. Add the water and work in, just to bring the mixture together to form a dough.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll out as thinly as possible, into a neat rectangle. Brush the surface with a little water and season with salt and pepper. Prick the dough all over with a fork, then cut into squares.
4. Place the squares on the lined sheets and bake in the oven for 10–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked but are still pale. Transfer to a wire rack and leave until completely cool. These will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
