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Cheddar Herb Biscuits

Cheddar Herb Biscuits are flavorful with a flaky crust on top and a tender delicious center. They are loaded with cheddar cheese, buttermilk, and fresh herbs. Perfect for everyone.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheddar herb biscuits
Servings: 10
Calories: 339kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pastry cutter or large fork
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 baking sheet or baking dish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, any combination, I used thyme, sage, parsley, and rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. and grease or spray a cast-iron skillet with cooking spray. 
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoons cream of tartar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1 large egg, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs. Set aside.
  • Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the cubed cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal and the butter is about the size of a pea. 
  • Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture using a wooden spoon until it comes together to form a loose dough ball.
  • Roll the dough into a ball, flour a clean work surface, and then using a rolling pin. Roll out the dough and cut the biscuits using a biscuit cutter or anything with a round shape.
  • Place the cut biscuits into the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown.
  • Brush the tops of the biscuits with additional butter if you would like and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure all the wet ingredients are cold to make the best biscuits.
  • Cut the butter into small cubes or use a boxed grater to shred the butter into the flour mixture. This process will create more even-sized butter pieces.
  • Do not overwork the biscuit dough, it will make the biscuits tough. Stop mixing once the dough comes together and sticks to itself.
  • If the dough is too sticky or too wet, try adding a little more flour. Only add a small amount at a time.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg