Red Clover Biscuits
Here’s a fragrant, wild-inspired recipe for Red Clover Biscuits, adapted from Edible Wild Food’s version. These biscuits are tender, lightly sweet, and infused with the floral notes of red clover blossoms—perfect for pairing with wild jams, fermented spreads, or herbal butters
🌸 Red Clover Biscuits
Fluffy, golden biscuits with wild blossoms and a hint of vanilla
🧪 Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup butter (room temp)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or dried red clover flowers (petals only, no stems)
🔧 Method
- Preheat Oven
- Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine unbleached flour, almond flour, and baking powder.
- Add butter and knead or cut in until crumbly and fully blended.
- Prepare Wet Mix
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
- Stir in red clover petals until evenly distributed.
- Combine & Shape
- Gradually add wet mix to dry ingredients. Stir until dough forms.
- Roll out on floured surface to ~½" thick.
- Cut with 1½" biscuit cutter or shape by hand.
- Bake
- Place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake 15 min or until golden brown.
- Serve
- Enjoy warm with wild berry jam, lemon balm honey, or fermented cashew cream.
🧩 Variations for Your Matrix
| Add-In | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Preserved lemon zest | Brightness & floral lift |
| Fermented oat cream | Probiotic softness |
| Wild greens powder | Mineral contrast |
| Toasted spicebush berries | Citrus-spice warmth |