Cheddar Chive Buttermilk Biscuits
Serves 6
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- 2Add 1 cup of buttermilk to a bowl and place it in the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill.
- 3Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 4Melt butter in a small pot and allow to cool slightly.
- 5Combine chilled buttermilk and melted butter in a large mixing bowl, stirring until little clumps of butter form.
- 6Stir in cheddar cheese and chives.
- 7Gradually add flour mixture and mix until combined.
- 8Transfer dough to a floured surface and work with hands until fully incorporated, adding more flour if too sticky.
- 9Shape dough into a rough rectangle, fold in half, rotate 90 degrees, and repeat a few times.
- 10Flatten dough into a 1 inch rectangle and divide into 6 squares, trimming outer edges for better lift.
- 11Place biscuits on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and brush with remaining buttermilk.
- 12Bake for 15-18 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- 13Serve topped with butter, a drizzle of honey, and flakey salt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 8 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chives, finely sliced
- butter (optional)
- honey (optional)
- flakey salt (optional)
Equipment
freezermixing bowlsmall potsharp knifeparchment paperbaking sheetpastry brush
