Cheddar Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Name: Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 1/4 c. grated extra sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 c. (about) cold buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. milk (glaze); poppy seeds

Servings: persons

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 c. grated extra sharp Cheddar cheese
1 c. (about) cold buttermilk
1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. milk (glaze)
poppy seeds

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Combine first 6 ingredients in processor and blend.
3
Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until fine meal forms.
4
Transfer to large bowl.
5
Mix in cheese.
6
(Can be prepared 4 hours ahead; cover and chill.)
7
Mix enough buttermilk into flour mixture to bind dough.
8
Turn out onto floured surface and knead gently until combined, about 10 turns.
9
Pat out dough to 3/4-inch thickness.
10
Using 3-inch diameter cookie cutter, cut out biscuits.
11
Gather scraps, pat out to 3/4-inch thickness and cut additional biscuits.
12
Transfer biscuits to ungreased cookie sheet. Brush biscuits with egg glaze and sprinkle with poppy seed.
13
Bake until golden brown and firm to touch, about 18 minutes.
14
Serve warm.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Cheese 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.

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

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