Butternut Squash Whole Grain Biscuits

Do any of you order your produce or other types of food through a local CSA?

In a strange turn of events, I ended up with three (?!) CSA boxes this week, giving me bushel upon bushel of fresh produce from local farms, all of which I needed to do something with so as to avoid the one thing I absolutely do not want: to waste any!

This may have led to frantic tears, once or twice.

Besides beets (roasted!), potatoes (mashed!), eggplant and tomatoes, (with pasta!), I’ve also had squash.

So. Much. Squash.

Butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and pumpkin – namely, a 20-pound monstrosity I carried around the house and outside for a photo, as if it were a small child.

Well, it weighed as much as one.

I was able to make some amazing fall recipes with this bounty. But while the fridge is now stocked with a HUGE Tupperware container of roasted squash, white chocolate pumpkin truffles, and a healthy galette, I still had a couple of butternut squashes sitting on the kitchen table, just waiting to know their culinary fate.

Craving something buttery and flaky to serve with some jam I just made, I knew I wanted to bake a big batch of butternut squash biscuits.

My recipe uses a mixture of all-purpose flour and whole grain flour (I used spelt for this recipe!), and a subtle, aromatic blend of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Combined with some freshly pureed butternut squash, this has easily become my favorite biscuit recipe to serve during the fall months.

Whether you’ve got an overload of squash on hand or you need to run out to the store to get some, you are going to love the fall flavors in these delicious homemade baked goods. And they’re perfect at any meal, alongside a cup of coffee, a mug of soup, or a big holiday meal.

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Cooking by the Numbers…

Step 1 – Cook and Puree the Squash

Cook and puree one butternut squash. For more information on this step, follow our tutorial for roasting pumpkin – you can use the same exact directions to get the same yummy results with any type of winter squash.

Allow to cool completely before using in this recipe.

You will only need 3/4 cup of the puree, so there will be some leftovers. Use the rest to make soup!

Step 2 – Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, whole grain flour of your choice, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

You have so many options for what type of whole grain flour to use: spelt, buckwheat, barley, and wheat are just a few to consider. For an even fresher option, learn what grains you can grind right at home.

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Step 3 – Add the Butter

Use a pastry cutter to mix the chilled and cubed butter into the dry mixture. Combine until the mixture is sandy, and there are no large pieces of butter.

Step 4 – Mix in Wet Ingredients

To the dry mixture, add the milk and puree, combining with a spoon or floured hand until a uniform, thick dough forms. Use your hands shape the mixture into a flat disc, dusting with flour as needed.

Be careful to not overmix the dough – this will keep the final product soft and fluffy.

Step 5 – Roll and Cut

On a work surface lightly dusted with flour, gently roll out the dough to about a 1/2-inch thickness. You may need to dust the dough and rolling pin with additional flour to prevent sticking.

Cut the dough into 10 rounds using a small biscuit cutter, re-rolling the dough just once to cut just a couple more rounds with the excess.

Place the rounds on a baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. They can be close to touching, which will help them maintain a high rise without drooping over.

Step 6 – Chill and Bake

Allow the dough to chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before baking to re-stiffen the butter. This will help maintain shape of the rounds.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the biscuits have risen and are golden around the edges and bottom.

They are best served immediately, while still warm. Enjoy with softened butter and jam, or serve them on top of a warm and hearty chicken stew!

Huge CSA Box? Get Baking!

The next time you get a little more than anticipated with your fall bounty, don’t fret! Foodal has plenty of amazing recipes to keep you calm, full, and happy.

Start with these tall, fluffy, and delicate butternut squash biscuits!

They are a beautiful base for a wide range of tasty applications that you can enjoy all autumn long.

Try them for your next breakfast egg sandwich, or with some homemade breakfast sausage and a creamy Mornay sauce. Enjoy them served alongside a big cheese plate with fresh fruit, or simply smeared with butter and jam.

And after you make a batch of these, try all of our other superb butternut squash recipes such as:

• Squash Oven Fries
• Quinoa with Roasted Butternut and Cranberries
• Hearty Argentine Lentil Stew

Let us know in the comment section below how you decide to serve these baked goodies, and don’t forget to rate the recipe!

Looking for more biscuit recipes? Take a look at these beauties:

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• Sausage and Cheese Biscuits
• Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Photos by Nikki Cervone, © Ask the Experts, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. See our TOS for more details. Originally published on September 28, 2012. Last updated: April 21, 2023 at 13:16 pm. With additional writing and editing by Nikki Cervone.

Nutritional information derived from a database of known generic and branded foods and ingredients and was not compiled by a registered dietitian or submitted for lab testing. It should be viewed as an approximation.