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Savoury biscuits with black olives

Appetizer, Appetizers & Snacks, Snack
These traditional French savoury biscuits, crispy and buttery, combine aromatic Parmesan cheese with the briny bite of black olives. They capture the essence of Provençal flavors in a simple dough. Perfect as an appetizer, apéritif snack or with a glass of wine!
Savoury biscuits with black olives recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 30 biscuits

Ingredients 

Equipment

Instructions

  1. 1. Prepare the Dough
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  2. 2. Incorporate the Butter
    Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  3. 3. Add Olives and Seasoning
    Stir in the roughly chopped black olives and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
  4. 4. Bind the Dough
    Add the egg yolks and milk, mixing gently with a fork or your hands until the dough forms a smooth ball. Avoid overworking.
  5. 5. Chill the Dough
    Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
  6. 6. Preheat the Oven
    Set the oven to 200°C (fan/gas mark 6).
  7. 7. Roll and Cut
    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 0.5 cm thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter (about 4 cm diameter) to cut out the biscuits.
  8. 8. Arrange for Baking
    Place the cut biscuits spaced evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  9. 9. Bake
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the biscuits are crisp.
  10. 10. Cool
    Remove the biscuits from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • The butter must be cold to create the ideal crumbly texture.
  • Roughly chopping olives gives pleasant bursts of flavor in each bite.
  • Adjust black pepper and olives to taste for more intensity.
  • These biscuits freeze well, so you can have a stash of them ready for impromptu gatherings or a cheeky snack anytime you fancy!