When summer is in full swing, we’re all about BLTs. And, yes, the classic is always good by us, but, when we’re throwing a party, we make these bite-sized biscuit BLTs, the Thyme Biscuit BLT with Brown Sugar Bacon recipe.
Now, go stock up on all your cooking essentials, then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!
Thyme Biscuit BLT with Brown Sugar Bacon Recipe
Our two favorite summer flavors -- cream biscuits and brown sugar bacon -- combine to make quite possibly the perfect bite, the Thyme Biscuit BLT with Brown Sugar Bacon recipe.
Ingredients
For The Cream Biscuits:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/3 cups chilled heavy cream plus more for brushing the biscuits
For The Brown Sugar Bacon:
- 8 bacon slices cut in half
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
For The BLT Sandwiches:
- Good-quality mayonnaise for serving
- 8 heirloom tomatoes sliced
- Baby romaine lettuce hearts or little gems lettuce, for serving
- Jalapeño honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Make The Cream Biscuits: Heat oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, thyme, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Stir in the cream until a loose dough forms. Lightly flour a clean work surface, turn the dough out onto the surface, and knead briefly until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Pat into a 1-inch thick circle and stamp out as many biscuits as you can. Gather the scraps, pat into a 1-inch thick circle and continue until all the dough has been used up (you should have around 8 to 10 biscuits total). Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with a little cream. Bake until the tops are crispy and golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and prep the bacon.TIP: Biscuits can be made up too two days ahead and stored in an airtight container but they are always freshest and best the same day they are baked!
- Make The Brown Sugar Bacon: Meanwhile, place the brown sugar on a shallow dish and press each piece of bacon into the sugar, coating each side. Nest an ovenproof cooling rack in a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook the bacon in the oven until crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven until cool enough to handle.TIP: Brown sugar can be made up too two days ahead and stored refrigerated in an airtight container. Warm up in a low oven before using.
- Make The Biscuit BLTs: For each BLT, split a biscuit then spread some mayonnaise on the bottom half. Top with a few slices of bacon, a few pieces of lettuce, a few slices of tomato, drizzle with honey and serve.
PERSONAL NOTES
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 908IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
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