Friday, 20 December 2024

Parmesan Biscuits.


I was just attaching Billy's lead for his afternoon walk, when I looked around to see Lady M with her face, hair, and tiara, covered with a light dusting of flour; she was baking.

When I returned some time later, the house was filled with a delicious, and familiar, aroma. She had made some of 'Julie New's fabulous Parmesan Biscuits.

Julie is a friend who first gave us the recipe about 20 years ago, and we've been using it ever since. I'm using an old photo that I have used before, because I can't do better.



The biscuits are made by combining 100 gms flour, 100 gms butter, and 100 gms of freshly grated parmesan (don't use ready grated), one egg yolk, a quarter teaspoon of chili powder, and half a teaspoon of cumin seeds. Wizz into a ball, and refrigerate for a while.

Roll out to about 1 cm thickness, and cut into rounds, Bake for about 10 mins at 200 C. Watch very carefully that they don't burn. 

I cannot think of a better savoury biscuit to accompany a glass of red wine in the evening. 

Just delicious. Thank you Julie.

 

30 comments:

Andi's English Attic said...

Thanks for supplying the recipe. They look delicious. With wine, they should make a refreshing break from gingerbread cookies and egg nog.

JayCee said...

They sound delicious. Enjoy your treat.

Cro Magnon said...

If you like Parmesan, Cumin, and crumbly biscuits, you'll like these. I'd like Lady M to make some every week; but.....

Cro Magnon said...

She's hidden them. But I'll soon find them!

local alien said...

I remember your recipe. I think I've made them once. I shall make more today!!

Frances said...

You should be able to sniff them out!! They sound yummy.

Cro Magnon said...

I'll get Billy to find them.

Cro Magnon said...

I'm surprised someone hasn't made these commercially.

Yorkshire Pudding said...

Mmmm... They do sound "simply scrumptious".

Cro Magnon said...

They are YP. My favourite savoury biscuits.

Yael said...

I remember this recipe and even tried it once. It turned out wonderful. Maybe I'll try it again.

Sencosue said...

My husband makes delicious parmesan biscuits almost the same recipe as yours. They are delicious. The aroma when cooking is superb. Yum! Regards Sue H

Cro Magnon said...

Nice for this time of year; at least it is here in Europe.

Cro Magnon said...

Does he know someone called Julie New?

Sencosue said...

No it is someone called Heather who gave him the recipe. Obviously Julie and Heather are women with excellent taste. She H

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

They look amazing …… you married well Cro !!!! XXXX

Camille said...

It's so frustrating when ones tiara gets covered in flour. Jules, my Butler, becomes quiet grumpy shining it back up afterwards. Never mind, I shall make a batch of those delicious biscuits today.

New World said...

Your annual recipe caters for those with bad memories I suppose. Glad to see Yael and Linda are on the ball.

Cro Magnon said...

She was a good investment.

Cro Magnon said...

We don't have a butler, Lady M has to Hoover it herself.

Cro Magnon said...

I wee reminder does no harm.

Travel said...

I might have to make those.

gz said...

Delicious!!

Cro Magnon said...

You'd be crazy not to!

Cro Magnon said...

That's the right word. Totally delicious.

Susan said...

Perfection. Great recipes are gems. I hope Lady M. made a double batch. Otherwise, they might be gone by the end of the day.

Cro Magnon said...

We've just had a few with a glass of wine; I'm not sure how many are left. She's hiding them.

Camille said...

I do very well remember the original post but was only looking to impart a wee bit of light humor. And indeed, I made them tonight it they were delicious! Reminders are a good thing.

Travel said...

We are going to a party on Sunday, I will take them along.

Bureboyblog said...

Just cooling down now..

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