Biscuits with Guava Thyme Jam

Flaky layered southern-style buttermilk biscuits paired with tropical guava-thyme preserves

Estimated Cost GH₵ 55.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 45 mins 25m prep • 20m cook

Difficulty Medium Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 110.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"Southern laminated biscuits paired with sweet, floral tropical pink guava preserves steeped with fresh Caribbean thyme and lime."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Market Total: GH₵ 110.00

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

4 Steps

Simmer chopped guava with thyme, sugar, and lime until thick, 20 mins.

Cut cold butter into flour, add buttermilk, fold 3 times and stamp rounds.

Bake at 425°F for 15 mins until golden and towering.

Split warm biscuits and slather with butter and guava jam.

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Enjoy your breakfast! Serve warm and take a moment to savor Ghanaian morning heritage.

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