Best Caraway And Aquavit Biscuit Wedges Recipes

CARAWAY CHEESE BISCUITS

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My grandchildren are always happy when I pull a pan of my cheese biscuits from the oven. The golden brown goodies are perfect for dipping into chili or stew. - Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
3/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese and caraway seeds. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AQUAVIT CARAWAY SPRITZER

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories beverage

Time 1h

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons caraway seeds
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces aquavit
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, plus 2 half-rounds of orange, for garnish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
About 3/4 cup cold club soda

Steps:

Add the caraway seeds to a dry saucepan and toast until lightly fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and let steep until cool. Strain and discard any solids.
Fill a cocktail shaker and 2 rocks glasses with ice. Add the aquavit, orange juice, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons caraway syrup to the shaker and shake vigorously (save the remaining syrup for another use). Pour the drink into the glasses and top with club soda. Garnish with the orange half-rounds.

CARAWAY AND AQUAVIT BISCUIT WEDGES

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For a luxurious brunch, split open these rich biscuits and top them with smoked salmon, cream cheese and caviar.

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup aquavit
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
2 large eggs
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Combine 1/3 cup aquavit and 2 teaspoons caraway in medium bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
Blend flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in processor. Add butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat 1 egg and milk into aquavit mixture. Pour liquids over dry ingredients and process, using on/off turns, just until moist clumps form. Gently knead dough on floured surface to combine, about 6 turns.
Press out dough to 7-inch round. Cut round into 8 wedges. Transfer wedges to baking sheet, spacing apart. Beat remaining egg to blend in small bowl. Brush biscuits lightly with beaten egg. Bake until biscuits are puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer biscuits to platter. Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.