Chocolate, Orange, & Sesame Biscuits

Chocolate Orange Sesame Baking Powder Biscuits combine the rich warmth of chocolate, the bright zest of orange, and the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds for a unique and irresistible treat. Made with baking powder for a light and tender texture, they’re perfect for any occasion.

For an extra burst of citrus flavor, serve them with a dollop of orange marmalade—it complements the chocolate and sesame beautifully. Enjoy these biscuits with a cup of tea or coffee, or add them to your brunch spread for a sophisticated twist on a classic bake.

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Chocolate Orange Sesame Biscuits

Yield: 12

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 3/4 cup gluten free flour
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp fresh grated orange zest
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. To toast sesame seeds, heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the sesame seeds in a single layer. Toast them for 2 - 3 minutes until they become golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Be careful not to burn them as they can toast quickly.
3. Pour the toasted sesame seed into a mixing bowl. Add the flour, cacao powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and grated orange zest. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the ingredients and break down any clumps.
4. Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry blender, two knives, or your hands ensuring you work quickly to keep the butter cold throughout the process. It should look like coarse crumbs when done.
5. Combine the yogurt and orange juice. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the liquid into it.
6. Use a fork or spoon to combine the ingredients. Do not overwork the dough.
7. Sprinkle a light layer of cacao powder on the counter. Scrape the dough out of the bowl and onto the cacao powder. Lightly knead it for about 5 - 6 turns. Again, you don't want to overhandle the dough.
8. Flatten the dough to about 1/2" to 3/4" thick.
9. Cut out the biscuits using a 2-1/2 " cutter and place on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
10. Reroll the scraps and cut the remaining biscuits.
11. Bake for 11 - 12 minutes. It will be hard to detect a color change as the biscuits are chocolate colored so be careful to not overbake.

Notes

• Regular all purpose flour can easily be substituted for the gluten free flour.
• The number of biscuits yielded get will depend upon the size of the biscuit cutter used.

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