Description
These homemade cheddar biscuits are flaky, cheesy, and perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, cold butter, and sharp cheddar cheese, these biscuits bake up golden brown in just 15 minutes, making them a quick and delicious addition to your breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the biscuits to a golden brown.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it becomes crumbly with pea-sized chunks; this creates the biscuit’s flaky texture.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese evenly throughout the crumbly mixture to infuse cheesy flavor.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while gently mixing until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Shape and Bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rough circle. Cut into 6-8 portions using a biscuit cutter or knife. Place the biscuits onto a baking sheet spaced apart, and bake for 12-15 minutes until they rise and turn golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and enjoy them warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold to achieve flaky biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese works best for a strong flavor.
- You can substitute milk with buttermilk for added tanginess.
- Bake biscuits immediately after shaping for optimal rising.
