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Cheddar and Herb Buttermilk Biscuits

Fresh buttermilk biscuits are always a treat—but the addition of fresh herbs and sharp cheddar cheese takes these biscuits over the top. They are perfect for breakfast, or for anytime a biscuit craving strikes.
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Ready In 45 minutes
Meal Type Baked Goods
Yield 12 Biscuits

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (240g) cake flour
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour 
  • 4 teaspoons (18g) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons (160g) cold unsalted butter, shredded (as you would cheese, using a box grater) and returned to the refrigerator to keep cold
  • 1 cup (235mL) buttermilk, or if unavailable, 1 cup whole milk soured with 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon (let stand for 10 minutes to curdle)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¼ cups (140g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup (10g) chopped parsley, dill, and chives in the ratio you prefer, or 1 tablespoon dried herbs

Step by Step Instructions
 

Step 1

  • Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) convection bake, or 450ºF (230ºC) bake, and line a large sheet pan with parchment.
  • Prepare a work surface for rolling out biscuits, lightly flouring a countertop and setting a rolling pin and biscuit cutter nearby.
    If you do not have a biscuit cutter, use a round cookie cutter, or a drinking glass or mason jar turned upside down.

Step 2

  • In a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients together and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the milk, egg, cheese, and herbs together and set aside.

*IMPORTANT*

  • The next steps should be done quickly, as you want the dough to remain cold. This will help in creating layers in your biscuits.

Step 4

  • Remove the cold butter from the refrigerator, and mix evenly with the flour, using a fork.
  • Add in the wet ingredients, and mix just until incorporated. Do not overwork.

Step 5

  • Turn the dough onto the floured work surface and roll out to about ¾” (20 mm) thickness.
  • Cut out your biscuits and place on the prepared sheet pan.

Step 6

  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and fully baked. Serve warm.