American🍞 Bread & bakery

Cheddar Biscuits

Name: Cheddar Biscuits
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 120 g Cheddar cheese, shredded; ~100 g Cold butter, cubed; 270 g All-purpose flour; 1 tbsp Baking powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Garlic powder; ¼ tsp Paprika; 120 ml Cold buttermilk; 1 Large egg; ¼ cups Butter; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, minced; ¼ tsp Garlic powder; ~¼ tsp Flaked sea salt

⏱ 35 min

Fluffy homemade Cheddar biscuits made from scratch with just a few simple ingredients. These flaky, cheese-filled biscuits are baked until golden and brushed with a savory herb butter, making them the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Adapted from a video by Preppy Kitchen

Easy Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients

Cheddar cheese, shreddedUse a well-aged, flavorful red Cheddar for best results120 g
Cold butter, cubedMust be ice-cold, cut into small pieces~100 gest.
All-purpose flour270 g
Baking powder1 tbsp
SaltSlightly heaping1 tsp
Garlic powder½ tsp
PaprikaCan use regular or smoked paprika¼ tsp
Cold buttermilkOr substitute with whole milk plus 2 tsp white vinegar

Steps

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1
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2
Shred the Cheddar cheese. Use a well-aged, flavorful variety and measure out 120g (about 1 cup, without packing it down).
3
Cut the ice-cold butter into small cubes. Keep it very cold—return it to the fridge if needed to maintain a hard state.
4
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 270g all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp (slightly heaping) salt, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, and 0.25 tsp paprika. Mix well to distribute the spices and leavening agent.
5
Sprinkle the cold butter into the dry mixture. Using your fingertips, gently rub the butter and flour together until the butter forms pea-sized pieces. Avoid overworking or creating a fine sand texture.
6
In a small bowl, combine 120ml cold buttermilk and 1 large egg. Whisk together briefly until combined.
7
Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese into the large bowl. Gently toss to coat and distribute evenly.
8
Pour the buttermilk-egg mixture into the large bowl and stir as you go. Mix until the dough is shaggy and moist but not dry. Add 1–2 extra tsp buttermilk if needed.
9
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Scoop the dough using a 1/4-cup measure and gently place on the sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Avoid packing the dough down.
10
Place the baking sheet in the preheated 425°F oven and bake for 15–17 minutes until the biscuits are puffed, golden brown, and fragrant.
11
While the biscuits bake, make the herb butter. Melt 0.25 cup butter in a small bowl over medium-low heat. Stir in 2 tbsp minced parsley and 0.25 tsp garlic powder. Mix well.
12
Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush generously with the herb butter. Top with flaked sea salt for a crunchy, salty finish.

Cheddar Biscuits

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