Description
These Homemade Cheddar Biscuits are fluffy, cheesy, and perfect for any meal. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, cold buttermilk, and a hint of garlic powder, they bake up golden and tender with a buttery finish. Ideal as a side for soups, stews, or breakfast dishes, these Southern-inspired biscuits bring a delicious homemade touch to your table.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, keeping the butter cold to create flaky biscuits.
- Add Cheese and Herbs: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped fresh chives or parsley if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of flavor.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk into the mixture and gently stir just until combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but not overworked to keep the biscuits tender.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle, taking care not to compress it too much, which helps retain fluffiness.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a biscuit cutter or a knife, cut the dough into 8 equal biscuits. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even baking.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top and are cooked through.
- Brush with Butter: Remove the warm biscuits from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter for a rich, glossy finish and extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve the biscuits warm alongside soups, stews, or breakfast favorites for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dough for a subtle spicy kick.
- These biscuits are best served warm but can be stored by freezing; reheat in the oven before serving to restore freshness.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best rich, tangy flavor; mild cheddar will result in a subtler taste.
- Handle the dough gently to avoid overworking, which can make biscuits tough.
- Buttermilk is key to tender biscuits, but you can substitute with milk mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
