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Dill Biscuits with Smoked Salmon, Watercress and a Creamy Dill Spread

[heart_this] · Jul 16, 2009 · 44 Comments

Dill Biscuits with Smoked Salmon, Watercress and a Creamy Dill Spread

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill is one of those classic flavour combos and my ears perk up every time I catch wind of it. A common way to enjoy this combo is on a bagel but bagels are heavier than what I am looking for on warm summer days. But what would be lighter? How about some fresh homemade biscuits or better yet dilled biscuits for even more dilly goodness? That was exactly the combo that I came across when I was flipping through the last Food & Drink magazine and I knew that I would have to make them. I have made dilled biscuits before that I really liked but this recipe claimed that freezing the butter first would result in lighter and crispier biscuits and I was certainly game to try it out. These smoked salmon biscuit sandwiches are finished off with some watercress for even more fresh herby goodness.
Despite the fact that I don’t really like to have the oven on in the summer it is really hard to resist the allure of light and flaky freshly made homemade biscuits still warm from the oven so I was willing to make an exception. The dilled buttermilk biscuits came together quickly and filled my place with and amazing dilly aroma while baking. It was hard to resist eating them straight from the oven but I managed to wait for them to cool enough to make the sandwiches with them. The dill buttermilk biscuits were great! I did not really notice the difference for having used the frozen butter over the just chilled butter but when they were as good as they were it is hard to complain. The biscuits were nice and light and they went perfectly with the smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill and watercress filling. Overall these biscuit sandwiches were a really nice light summer meal that showcased the amazing flavour combo of smoked salmon cream cheese and dill.

Dill Buttermilk Biscuits

Dill Biscuits with Smoked Salmon, Watercress and a Creamy Dill Spread

Dill Biscuits with Smoked Salmon, Watercress and a Creamy Dill Spread

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 8
ingredients
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon dill (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 8 dill buttermilk biscuits (cut in half, see below)
  • 1/2 pound smoked salmon
  • 8 sprigs watercress
directions
  1. Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, dill and lemon zest in a bowl.
  2. Spread the creamy dill spread on both sides of the inside of the biscuits.
  3. Assemble with smoked salmon and watercress in the middle.
Dill Buttermilk Biscuits

Dill Buttermilk Biscuits

Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 8
ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (frozen, grated)
  • 3 tablespoons dill (chopped)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
directions
  1. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
  2. Mix in the butter and toss until coated in flour.
  3. Add the dill and just enough buttermilk to form a sticky dough.
  4. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and form a disc about 1 inch thick.
  5. Cut the biscuits out of the dough and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Brush the melted butter on top of the biscuits.
  7. Bake in a preheated 425F/220C oven until golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.
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Comments

  1. Ciao Chow Linda says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:13 am

    perfect biscuits – and a great combo with the salmon.

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  2. Becks says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:20 am

    These are beautiful! I am growing some dill seedlings in my backyard and I've been looking for some dill recipes!

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  3. Patsyk says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:06 am

    What a perfect way to enjoy fresh dill!

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  4. [email protected] Life's Ambrosia says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:32 am

    I love fresh dill. I try to use it in anyway I can. One of the recipes that I always turn to is a creamy dill spread. Your use of it with these dill biscuits and smoked salmon sounds like a winning combination that I have yet to try. I think I might have to go pick up some smoked salmon now. 🙂

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  5. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2009 at 2:33 am

    I'm a huge fan of this flavor combo as well. I wouldn't have been as good as you though- I would have eaten one up warm out of the oven.

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  6. noobcook says

    July 17, 2009 at 2:37 am

    Looks amazing. I've always love the touch of savoury-ness in desserts.

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  7. Marjie says

    July 17, 2009 at 2:40 am

    Looks like a nice appetizer or lunch!

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  8. Steph says

    July 17, 2009 at 2:55 am

    Only you can make me want to eat a biscuit! I love making them, but eating them is a whole other thing.

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  9. Sage Trifle says

    July 17, 2009 at 2:59 am

    I know what you mean about running the oven in hot weather; we live in a home with no A/C. Yet, like you, the desired result is often too irrestible. Your biscuits look delicious. I would certainly put up with some extra heat for this supper!

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  10. ttfn300 says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:02 am

    oh wow, great dish! i have been craving smoked salmon lately…

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  11. Lynda says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:07 am

    I don't like to use the oven in the summer either, but I'd make an exception for these biscuits! Looks really delicious with the salmon!

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  12. ♥peachkins♥ says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:25 am

    Biscuits made extra yummy by the salmon and the spread

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  13. Brittany (He Cooks She Cooks) says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:38 am

    I just returned from 8 days in Scandinavia, so you'd think I'd be burnt out on smoked fish, but this just made me crave salmon again!

    Reply
  14. Kerstin says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:56 am

    These are SO perfect for a nice weekend brunch! My hubby is a huge smoked salmon and dill fan and would love them!

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  15. Sara says

    July 17, 2009 at 4:09 am

    that first picture is so pretty, so elegant.

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  16. Nina Timm says

    July 17, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Thx Kevin, I can see these biscuits in bit-size on my next cocktail platter!!!Beautiful!!

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  17. Irene says

    July 17, 2009 at 4:54 am

    Oh, these are making me salivate. Now, if we just add a little cheddar to the biscuits…. I will be in complete cheesy buttermilky buscuity heaven.

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  18. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    July 17, 2009 at 5:08 am

    Those look so good and pretty! A great idea for an aperitive…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  19. The Cooking Photographer says

    July 17, 2009 at 6:22 am

    You are still here plugging away! I am impressed as always.

    Reply
  20. Cate says

    July 17, 2009 at 6:32 am

    Fantastic idea! I adore that combination too.

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  21. ♥Rosie♥ says

    July 17, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Those scones look ultimate perfection Kevin and the filling is just so good!

    Reply
  22. Lidysan y Marcos - Los Mol says

    July 17, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Hello. I do not speak much English. Just say I love your blog and your recipes. I hope to translate a recipe with the google translator jejeje.Kiss from Malaga (Spain)

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  23. Joanne says

    July 17, 2009 at 11:24 am

    The idea for this sandwich is classic. I guess it is dill season!

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  24. La Table De Nana says

    July 17, 2009 at 11:46 am

    These look faubous!

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  25. BMK says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    I'm thinking this would also be a great summer appetizer. Nice combination of flavors and presentation!

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  26. Zoe says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    How did you know that dill was my favorite herb?! I must make this biscuits and spread asap.

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  27. Miakoda says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    I've always wanted a simple delicious recipe for a rustic biscuit. This sounds really good 🙂

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  28. Gloria says

    July 17, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Kevin, lovely biscuits and yummy!!And I love watercress!! xGloria

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  29. Cookin' Canuck says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    Another fantastic recipe! This kind of breakfast (or lunch – or dinner) is right up my alley. I wonder what the purpose of freezing the butter is.

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    I'd eat them!

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  31. lisa says

    July 17, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    These look so pretty! The dill biscuits sound perfect for salmon too.

    Reply
  32. Nina's Recipes says

    July 17, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    Thank you Kevin ! The Buttermilk Biscuits are awesome!

    Reply
  33. teresa says

    July 17, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    What a delicious combo! I've never had anything like this, but it looks fabulous!

    Reply
  34. The Duo Dishes says

    July 17, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    A fresh biscuit is hard to resist. So hard!

    Reply
  35. Proud Italian Cook says

    July 18, 2009 at 3:03 am

    Kevin, I'm loving those bisquits and the combo all together, what a great idea for a party! Gorgeous photo, really caught my eye!

    Reply
  36. HoneyB says

    July 18, 2009 at 10:32 am

    This looks so good – I could eat this for breakfast!

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  37. Cooking with Michele says

    July 19, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    I love recipes like this that work multiple purpose – I could see having these for brunch as easily as offering them as an appetizer for a swanky party. Great pics on these too!

    Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    July 19, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    These look so delicious! I love smoked salmon, and what a perfect combination!

    Reply
  39. eatme_delicious says

    July 20, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    I'm a sucker for biscuits! These look so perfect. Great idea to use them to make little sandwiches. =)

    Reply
  40. Peter says

    July 21, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Those biscuits look good. What a great, classic combination of flavors. They must have tasted great.

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  41. smoked salmon says

    July 23, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    Wow! Looks awesome! I will definitely have to try this combo at home with some of my hot-smoked smoked salmon I have in my pantry.

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  42. Pinky says

    October 22, 2009 at 12:41 am

    These look delectable! I love dill and think it is highly underused (at least in my area, perhaps other places are wise to it's joys). I think the benefit of freezing the butter is that it is harder to overwork it into the flour when it's super hard, which makes for a lighter biscuit. I do that for my pie crusts, and I find it is particularly helpful on really warm days. Then you don't have to be so overly cautious about the butter getting too mixed in.

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  43. Rayann says

    January 11, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    Kevin, what are the chances that you could have your print versions contain a no-picture option? I keep my recipes in a binder and prefer to print a paper copy, but having to print all these color photos with every recipe is breaking the printing ink budget!

    Reply
    • kevin says

      January 18, 2021 at 9:27 am

      I will look into adding a print without photo option!

      Reply

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