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sourdough cheese-stuffed biscuit bombs
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Sourdough Cheese-Stuffed Biscuit Bombs (discard recipe)

These sourdough cheese-stuffed biscuit bombs are quick, buttery, and flaky with a gooey cheese center and golden garlic butter topping.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Resting time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sourdough cheese-stuffed biscuit bombs
Servings: biscuit bombs

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food scale
  • Cheese grater
  • 1 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 250 grams all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 (1/2 teaspoon) grams salt
  • 113 grams unsalted butter (cold and grated )
  • 21 grams honey
  • 200 grams sourdough discard (cold)
  • 80 grams cold buttermilk (or heavy cream)

For the filling

  • 120 grams (4oz) cheese cut into 1 inch cubes (I prefer mozzarella )
  • bacon bits, chives, jalapenos (optional add-ins for extra flavor)

For the garlic butter topping

  • 60 grams unsalted butter (melted )
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 20 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. *Place the butter in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.

    In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  2. Grate the frozen butter into the mixture and use a fork or a dough scraper to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together the honey, sourdough discard, and buttermilk or heavy cream.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry and mix until a shaggy dough is formed. Dough should be soft, but not sticky. Be careful not to over-mix the dough here.

Shaping the biscuit bombs

  1. Before shaping the biscuit bombs ensure your cheese has been cut into 1 inch cubes and line your baking pan with parchment paper or spray a little non-stick oil in it.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and weigh the dough and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
  3. Take each piece of dough, flatten it out a bit, and add a cube or 2 of cheese (around 10 grams) to the center. Pinch the dough around the filling and gently roll into a ball.
  4. Place each sourdough biscuit bomb into the baking pan, cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes.

    Why do we refrigerate the dough? Refrigerating the dough allows the butter to harden creating beautiful flaky layers once baked.

Brush & Bake the biscuit bombs

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F once ready to bake the sourdough biscuit bombs.
  2. Grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside. Melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic & seasoning.
  3. Liberally brush the garlic butter over the biscuit bombs and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over top, Save any remaining garlic butter for brushing after baking.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired golden brown. Rotate the pan halfway through for even browning.

    Pro tip: To ensure your biscuit bombs are baked through, aim for an internal temperature of 200–205°F (93–96°C) in the center.

  5. Optional finishing touch: brush with more garlic butter after baking and top with fresh herbs. They pair wonderfully with marinara sauce!
  6. Sourdough cheese-stuffed biscuit bombs are best served warm but can be reheated in a toaster oven or air fryer. Keep them in an airtight container for 1-2 days on the counter.
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