Seabiscuits & SEABISCUIT

The steady pace of the 2003 film Seabiscuit sets an impactful tone for the powerful story about the little horse that could. This true story, set in the Depression-era, about a small horse named Seabiscuit is so emotional you might almost not believe it.

Seabiscuit‘s repeated victories lifted the nation’s spirits during a rough time, and men and women from all around the country found solace in watching this mighty and stubborn horse race, win, and overcome all of those who doubted that he could ever win.

I went the literal route with these biscuits, which actually ended up not being so obvious. These Seabiscuits are seaweed biscuits, with subtle flakes of dulse mixed into the dough (along with onion, garlic, and cheddar). The dulse gives these savory biscuits added depth, but never in an overpowering way.

These are truly the savory biscuits of my dreams. The buttered moist inner layers remain pillowy while the tops and bottoms bake to a delicious golden. They take a bit of time to bake, but having patience pays off. I mean it when I say that just like Seabiscuit, these biscuits are small but mighty.

Seabiscuits

Serves: 8 biscuits | Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ dried dulse seaweed flakes, moistened

• 1 onion, diced finely

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2½ teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup + 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cubed

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 large egg

• 1 cup shredded cheddar

• Grated parmesan for sprinkling

Method

1. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and pre-heat the oven to 400°F.

2. In a pan with olive oil, add the onions and garlic until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Add the cubed cold butter and mix with a paddle on low. Mix until the dough starts to resemble coarse crumbs.

5. Add the buttermilk, egg, shredded cheese, and onion and garlic, and mix until just combined.

6. Remove the dough from the mixer onto a floured surface and gently knead. Fold the dough over on itself to create layers.

7. Roll the dough out until it is about ½ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out biscuits.

8. Place the biscuits on the sheet tray and lightly brush the tops with egg.

9. Bake the biscuits for 40-50 minutes, until golden. When the biscuits are light golden, sprinkle parmesan cheese over the tops (if you do this at first, they cheese will burn before the biscuits are baked all the way through).

10. Bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes, until golden.