Cracked Black Pepper Pull-Apart Biscuits
Cracked Black Pepper Pull-Apart Biscuits is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 425°F.
Grease cake pans or baking dish with 1 Tbsp. melted butter.
Combine all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, pepper, kosher salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
Add shortening and 1/2 pound softened butter.
Using your hands or a fork, mix just until mixture is coarse and mealy.
Stir in buttermilk just until a shaggy dough forms.
Divide dough into 16 heaping 1/3-cup portions.
Place 7 around the perimeter and 1 in the center of each cake pan (or nestle all 16 into baking dish).
Brush biscuits with remaining 3 Tbsp. melted butter, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake until puffed and golden brown, 35–40 minutes.
Let cool in pan 10 minutes.
Invert onto a wire rack, then reinvert.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.