If you haven't yet seen Ted Lasso on Apple TV, you're missing out. One of the gazillion fun parts of the show is Ted's "Biscuits with the Boss" start to his day. He loves it, but the Boss (Rebecca) only puts up with it because the biscuits are so damn good. It's a secret recipe, but this online guess that I found is pretty darn good!
My thanks to those who found this recipe. It's "just" a shortbread recipe, but I like there's a sort of sleuthing New York TImes authenticity about it. You can see some of the story here.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Take a small casserole dish (I used a 10" x 8") and butter it up. Then take parchment paper (this is essential!) and press it into the pan, leaving an inch or two above the rim of the pan.
You want that oven ready, as the cold butter is key.
Mix together all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Add the cold butter chopped into relatively small pieces.
Using the paddle attachment, mix until the pieces of butter are mixed in, but stop before it becomes a thick batter. I made that mistake the first time and they were still tasty, but stopping when it's crumbly makes them WAY better.
Add the crumbly mixture to your prepared pan.
With a spatula, press down those crumblies until it's nice and flat. Take a fork and puncture it throughout. Then, pre-cut the dough into the pieces your biscuits to be. The lines fade away with baking, but I can still find them, and I do think it makes the final cut easier.
Cook about 35-40 minutes until they are a light brown on top. If you're using a bigger pan, the biscuits will be a little thinner, so less time. And if you're using a smaller pan . . . (I think you can figure that out)
I may invest in some pink boxes like Ted eventually, but for now, it's serve and eat! Best served enthusiastically while watching a Ted Lasso episode!
Serving Size 1 Biscuit
Servings 0
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.