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Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

4.4

(16)

Cheesy with a shortbread-like texture, these biscuits are addictive and would pair nicely with beer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted
3 3/4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush 12 large (1-cup) muffin cups with some of melted butter; reserve remaining butter for brushing on baked biscuits. Using on/off turns, mix next 4 ingredients in processor. Add 1/2 cup cubed chilled butter. Using on/off turns, process until coarse meal forms. Transfer to large bowl. Add cheese; toss to combine. Add buttermilk and stir just to blend (batter will be sticky). Divide among prepared muffin cups, about 1/2 cup for each.

    Step 2

    Bake biscuits until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Brush tops with remaining melted butter. Cool 5 to 10 minutes, then remove biscuits from pan and transfer to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

TagsBiscuitPastriesCheddarCheeseDairyButtermilkSideBreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyBakingBon Appétit
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