Ingredients
150 g flour
100 g butter, softened
50 g Comté cheese, grated
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Sesame or poppy seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and grated Comté cheese.
- Beat the egg and add it to the mixture, stirring until dough forms.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut out biscuits with a round cutter and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top, if using.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and firm.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap Comté for Gruyère, Cheddar, or Parmesan.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or chives for extra flavor.
- Mix in smoked paprika or cayenne for a subtle kick.
- Shape into sticks or twists instead of rounds for variety.
- Use whole grain flour for a nuttier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
