Cheddar Biscuits Recipe Recipe

Name: Cheddar Biscuits Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, frozen; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 cup finely grated aged farmhouse cheddar cheese, plus more for topping the biscuits; 1/4 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, frozen
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup finely grated aged farmhouse cheddar cheese, plus more for topping the biscuits
1/4 cup heavy cream

1
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3
Grate frozen butter through the large holes of a box grater and toss grated butter with dry ingredients until butter is coated with flour.
4
Rub butter and flour between your fingers until evenly mixed.
5
Add buttermilk and grated cheddar cheese.
6
Stir briefly until it forms a shaggy mass.
7
Turn out onto a floured surface and knead very lightly until ingredients are evenly mixed.
8
Roll out to about a 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness and use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut rounds.
9
Place on baking sheets.
10
Reroll whats left of the dough.
11
You should have about 40 biscuits.
12
Discard any remaining bits of dough.
13
Brush the tops of the biscuits with heavy cream.
14
Place a pinch of grated cheddar on top of each biscuit.
15
Bake until golden brown, rotating once, about 20 minutes.

1964

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Biscuits Recipe 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.

Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

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