Cheddar Sage Biscuits Recipe

Name: Cheddar Sage Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 3 cups grated cheddar cheese; 2/3 cup thinly sliced fresh sage; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
2/3 cup thinly sliced fresh sage
2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon heavy cream

1
Preheat ovent o 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt sugar and paprika. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar and sage. Pour the buttermilk, and stir with a fork until mixture just comes together to form a sticky dough.
2
On a lightly floured work surface, pat dough (with lightly floured hands) into a 1 inch thick round. Divide into 16 pieces transfering to a baking sheet.
3
In a small bowl, stir together egg and cream. Lightly brush top of each biscuit with egg wash. Bake 20 - 30 minutes rotating baking sheets halfway through until golden brown.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Sage 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 Sage Biscuits

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