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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Carrot Ginger Biscuits
Tender whole-grain biscuits brightened with shredded carrot, fresh ginger, and a touch of honey.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
7 steps- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt.
- 3
In a small bowl, stir together the grated carrot, yogurt, canola oil, and honey until combined.
- 4
Add the carrot mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick.
- 6
Using a floured biscuit cutter or glass, cut out rounds, gently rerolling the scraps, to form about 12 biscuits.
- 7
Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart, and bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and lightly golden.
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76/100
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Nutrition
per serving120
Calories
4 g
Protein
20 g
Carbs
3 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
The American biscuit is a Southern-rooted quick bread leavened with baking powder for a tall, flaky, tender result, traditionally served at breakfast and alongside savory meals. This savory-sweet variation folds grated carrot and fresh ginger into the dough, adding color, gentle sweetness, and a warm, spicy bite. It is a modern twist that keeps the flaky biscuit method while borrowing flavors from carrot cake and Asian aromatics.
Listahan note
This version grates carrot and fresh ginger straight into a cold-butter biscuit dough, keeping the layers flaky while adding a sweet-spicy lift. It blots the carrot so the dough stays light rather than soggy.
Technique cues
- Squeeze the grated carrot in a towel to remove excess moisture, since wet carrot makes the dough sticky and the biscuits dense.
- Keep the butter cold and laminate the dough by folding it over itself a few times, which builds the flaky layers a good biscuit needs.
- Grate the ginger finely and use it with restraint, so it adds warmth without overwhelming the carrot's gentle sweetness.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Grate and drain the carrot and ginger and cube the butter while the oven preheats, so the cold ingredients meet quickly.
- Make-ahead
- Cut the biscuits and freeze them raw on a tray, then bake from frozen with a couple extra minutes for fresh biscuits anytime.
- Leftover move
- Split a day-old biscuit, toast it, and fill with ham and a smear of honey mustard for a quick sandwich.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Rinse the grater right away before the carrot dries on, and wipe the floured bench before the dough crusts.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
grated carrot
color and sweetness
Purpose: Carrot adds natural sweetness, moisture, and a flecked color that defines the biscuit.
Handling: Grate finely and squeeze out excess water before folding in.
Adaptation: Grated parsnip or sweet potato gives a similar sweet, earthy note.
fresh ginger
warm spice
Purpose: Fresh ginger gives a bright, peppery warmth that lifts the carrot and butter.
Handling: Grate finely on a microplane so it melts into the dough without fibrous bits.
Adaptation: Ground ginger works at a smaller amount; candied ginger adds sweetness too.
cold butter
flaky layers
Purpose: Cold butter creates the steam pockets that make the biscuits rise tall and flake apart.
Handling: Cube and freeze briefly, then cut into the flour while still cold.
Adaptation: A cold vegan baking stick gives a similar flake for dairy-free.
all-purpose flour
structure base
Purpose: Provides the tender framework that holds the layers and traps the leavening gas.
Handling: Whisk with the baking powder and salt before cutting in the butter.
Adaptation: A 1:1 gluten-free blend works with a more tender, less layered result.
buttermilk
moisture and lift
Purpose: Its acidity tenderizes the crumb and reacts with the leavening for a tall rise.
Handling: Keep cold and add all at once to keep mixing minimal.
Adaptation: Milk soured with lemon, or plant milk plus vinegar, both work.
Technique notes
- Press the dough out and fold it in thirds two or three times to build distinct flaky layers before cutting.
- Cut straight down with a sharp, floured cutter without twisting, so the biscuits rise level and tall.
- Brush the tops with buttermilk or melted butter for a golden, glossy finish and place them touching for a softer-sided rise.
Ingredient swaps
- Gluten-free direction
- Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour with xanthan gum and handle the softer dough gently.
- Dairy-free option
- Use a cold vegan stick and plant milk soured with lemon for the buttermilk.
- Sweeter direction
- Add candied ginger and a touch of brown sugar to push the biscuits toward a carrot-cake profile.
Serve alongside
- Honey butter
- Carrot-ginger soup
- Roast chicken
- Cream cheese spread
- Ginger tea
- Hot coffee
- Fresh carrot juice
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Keep cooled biscuits airtight at room temperature for two days; they are best the day they are baked. Reheat in a 300F oven for five minutes to restore the flaky crust rather than microwaving. Freeze baked or raw biscuits for up to three months and bake or reheat from frozen.
Equipment
- Box grater and microplane
- Round biscuit cutter
- Bench scraper
- Sturdy baking sheet
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