🥖 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the Biscuits:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
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¾ cup buttermilk
For the Roast Beef Filling:
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1 lb thinly sliced roast beef
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4–6 slices of cheese (Swiss, provolone, or cheddar)
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Optional: sautéed onions or mushrooms
For the Au Jus (dipping sauce):
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water (for slightly thicker sauce)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Biscuits
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently knead 2–3 times, and pat into a rectangle about ¾ inch thick.
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Cut into squares or rounds and place on a baking sheet.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
2. Prepare the Au Jus
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In a small saucepan, combine beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
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Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
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Optional: Add cornstarch slurry to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
3. Assemble the Biscuits
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Slice biscuits in half horizontally.
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Layer roast beef and a slice of cheese on the bottom half. Add optional sautéed onions or mushrooms.
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Top with the other half of the biscuit.
4. Serve
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Serve warm with a small bowl of au jus for dipping.
💡 Tips
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Make-ahead: Bake biscuits in advance and reheat before assembling.
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Cheese melt: Place sandwiches under the broiler for 1–2 minutes to melt the cheese.
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Extra flavor: Brush biscuits with garlic butter before baking for a richer taste.
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Alternative: Use slider-sized biscuits for bite-sized French dip sandwiches.
Baked French Dip Biscuits combine soft, buttery biscuits with savory roast beef and melty cheese—perfect for dipping in rich au jus.
I can also provide a slow-cooker roast beef version that makes assembling the sandwiches even easier.
