Ah, French Dip Biscuits—basically a fun twist on the classic French dip sandwich but using soft, flaky biscuits instead of rolls. Perfect for soaking up all that beefy, savory au jus. 🥖🥩✨
Here’s a great recipe:
🥐 French Dip Biscuits
Ingredients (makes 8 biscuits)
For the biscuits:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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¾ cup milk
For the filling:
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1 lb (450 g) roast beef, thinly sliced
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1 cup shredded Swiss or provolone cheese (optional)
For the au jus (dipping sauce):
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2 cups beef broth
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Make the biscuits:
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Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
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In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in milk just until dough comes together. Don’t overmix.
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Turn onto a floured surface, gently pat to ½-inch thickness. Cut into 8 biscuits using a round cutter.
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Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
2. Prepare the au jus:
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In a small saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Heat until warm, adjusting seasoning to taste.
3. Assemble French Dip Biscuits:
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Slice biscuits in half.
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Layer roast beef and cheese (if using) on the bottom half. Top with the other half of the biscuit.
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Serve with warm au jus for dipping.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Cheese: Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella melt well.
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Make-ahead: Biscuits can be baked ahead and warmed before serving.
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Add flavor: Sautéed onions or mushrooms can be added to the filling for extra richness.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using store-bought biscuits for a super quick weeknight French Dip version.