dill bisquits with smoked salmon and cream cheese

Saipan, MP
Updated on Feb 26, 2011

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill is one of those classic flavour combos and my ears perk up every time. A common way to enjoy this combo is on a bagel. Nothing more easier than a simple but tasty breakfast every time! Yummy!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CREAMY DILL SPREAD:
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon dill (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 8 - dill buttermilk bisquits (cut in half)
  • 1/2 pound smoked salmon
  • 8 sprigs watercress
  • DILL BUTTERMILK BISCUITS:
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (frozen grated)
  • 3 tablespoons dill (chopped)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)

How To Make dill bisquits with smoked salmon and cream cheese

  • Step 1
    DILL BUTTERMILK BISCUITS PREPARATION: Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
  • Step 2
    Mix in the butter and toss until coated in flour.
  • Step 3
    Add the dill and just enough buttermilk to form a sticky dough.
  • Step 4
    Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and form a disc about 1 inch thick.
  • Step 5
    Cut the biscuits out of the dough and place on a baking sheet.
  • Step 6
    Brush the melted butter on top of the biscuits. Bake in a preheated 425F oven until golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.
  • Step 7
    PREPARE BEFORE SERVING: Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, dill and lemon zest in a bowl.
  • Step 8
    Spread the creamy dill spread on both sides of the inside of the biscuits.
  • Step 9
    Assemble with smoked salmon and watercress in the middle.

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