Cheddar Bay Buttermilk Swim Biscuits

35m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. 2Sift and weigh flour, then add all dry ingredients into a bowl, including Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar.
  3. 3Add freshly chopped chives (or dried chives) and shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. 4Mix all dry ingredients with a large fork.
  5. 5Add buttermilk (or substitute with milk + vinegar/lemon juice for sour milk).
  6. 6Mix until combined; do not overmix.
  7. 7Melt a stick of butter in the baking dish in the oven.
  8. 8Pour batter into the melted butter in the baking dish.
  9. 9Spread batter evenly in the dish.
  10. 10Bake for 10 minutes.
  11. 11Cut the dough into biscuits using a knife.
  12. 12Continue baking for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. 13Add more butter and chives to the top and bake for another 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 c all purpose flour
  • 2 c buttermilk
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 c unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives
  • 0.5 c sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

ovenlarge bowlsiftermeasuring spoonsmeasuring cupknifebox graterlarge fork8x11 inch baking dishrubber spatulabutter knife