Cheddar-Herb Biscuits
Enjoy the savory goodness of these easy cheddar and chive biscuits. These tender, flaky biscuits are packed with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives, perfect for serving as a side or snack. With a golden brown crust and a soft interior, these biscuits are sure to become a family favorite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 Tbs. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
- 1 1/2 cups milk, plus more for brushing
Instructions
- <b>Prepare the ingredients</b>
- Preheat an oven to 400&#176;F. Line a rimless baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening and butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs about the size of peas. Stir in the cheese and chives. Add the milk to the dry ingredients and, using a rubber spatula, stir just until evenly moistened.
- <b>Shape and bake the biscuits </b>
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and press together gently. Pat into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Using a floured 3-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out rounds.
- Place 8 biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with milk. Store the others for future use (see note above). Bake until the biscuits are golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, let cool slightly and serve. Makes 8 baked biscuits plus 12 unbaked biscuits.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Make Ahead,</i> by Rick Rodgers (Oxmoor House, 2008).
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