Buttermilk Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
These flavorful cheddar biscuits are such a versatile side with their flaky layers and cheesy goodness. Once you take them out of the oven and experience their mouthwatering aroma, you'll know that you've created something truly special. Bring on the YUM!
Servings: 8
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk ( make your own with 1 ¾ cup of milk and 1 tablespoon plus ¼ teaspoon vinegar)
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
- 2½ teaspoon salt
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 9 tablespoon butter - 1 stick plus 1 tbsp
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg - beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut cold butter into pieces and allow to soften on counter while mixing dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper and salt, and mix well. Place the flour mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter and grated cheese. Using the paddle attachment, mix until the butter forms into small peas.
- Add the buttermilk to the mixer and continue mixing just until the dough comes together. You can also mix by hand.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead several times.
- Roll out dough to ½ inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter or drinking glass, cut out biscuits.
- Brush biscuits with the egg wash and bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, then let cool on a wire rack. Remove from the oven when golden brown and brush with melted butter. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gouda, mozzarella, pepper jack, or even a blend of cheeses. It's also fun to add in a little garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh parsley for a red lobster cheddar bay biscuit vibe.
- To freeze the dough, after cutting out the biscuits, place them on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, transfer to a freezer bag or container. When you're ready to bake, place the frozen biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for a few minutes longer than usual.
- Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. You can keep them fresh even longer by storing them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Calcium: 443mg | Iron: 3mg