Description
Flaky biscuits with a sharp cheddar and garlic punch. Perfect for brunch or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 4 ounces (113 g) cheddar cheese
- 1 cups (237 ml) buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (224°C).
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder.
- Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cheddar cheese.
- Stir in buttermilk, starting with 3/4 cup and adding more until the dough comes together.
- Scoop 1/4-cup portions of dough onto a baking sheet, leaving edges barely touching.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and remaining garlic powder.
- Brush the biscuit tops liberally with the garlic butter mixture.
Notes
- For extra flaky biscuits, be sure to keep the butter very cold when cutting it into the dry ingredients.
- Substitute 1 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar for the buttermilk.
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20