Blue Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Name: Blue Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour or whole grain pastry flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk; Ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour or whole grain pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk
Ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
4
Add shortening; using fingertips, rub in until coarse crumbs form.
5
Mix in 3/4 cup cheese, chives, and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme.
6
Make well in center; add 1 cup buttermilk and stir until dough forms, gradually mixing in dry ingredients.
7
Turn dough out onto floured work surface.
8
Knead gently until combined, about 5 turns.
9
Pat dough into 1-inch-thick rectangle.
10
Cut into 8 squares.
11
Transfer squares to baking sheet.
12
Brush with 1 tablespoon buttermilk.
13
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme.
14
Sprinkle with pepper.
15
(Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.
16
Cover; chill.)
17
Bake biscuits until golden, about 20 minutes.
18
Serve warm or at room temperature.

800

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour or whole grain pastry flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Blue Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits

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