Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Dill and Chives Recipe

Name: Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Dill and Chives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour; 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into pieces; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions; 3 tablespoons (packed) chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dillweed; 2 1/2 cups lightly packed grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)

Servings: persons

3 cups all purpose flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
3 tablespoons (packed) chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dillweed
2 1/2 cups lightly packed grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450F.
2
Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, mustard and salt in large bowel to blend.
3
Add butter and shortening; rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
Whisk milk, chives, and dill in medium bowl.
5
Pour into dry ingredients; stir until moist dough forms.
6
Mix in 2 cups cheese.
7
Turn dough out onto floured surface; knead lightly to distribute cheese evenly.
8
Roll out dough to generous 1/2-inch thickness.
9
Using floured 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter, cut into biscuits.
10
Gather scraps; roll out to generous 1/2-inch thickness and cut out additional biscuits.
11
Transfer biscuits to heavy large ungreased baking sheet.
12
Top with 1/2 cup cheese.
13
Bake until biscuits are golden, about 15 minutes.
14
Transfer to platter.
15
Serve warm or at room temperature.
16
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
17
Let stand at room temperature.
18
If desired, wrap biscuits in foil and rewarm in 350F.
19
oven for 5 minutes.)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 cups all purpose flour, 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Dill and Chives 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 with Dill and Chives

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