Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade cheddar biscuits that are perfect for any meal. These biscuits are cheesy, flaky, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in cheddar cheese and chives. Gradually add milk until dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a round, cut with a biscuit cutter, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Brush warm biscuits with melted butter and serve.
Notes
- For extra cheesy flavor, sprinkle more cheddar on top before baking.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
