Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

from asouthernsoul.com
30 min
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (( make your own with 1 3/4 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon vinegar))
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 21/2 tsp salt
  • dash of cayanne pepper
  • 9 tbsp butter - 1 stick plus 1 tbsp
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 large egg - beaten ((for egg wash))

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut cold butter into pieces and allow to soften on counter while mixing dry ingredients.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl add flour, baking powder and salt, mix well.

  3. 3

    Place the flour mixture in the bowl of stand mixer, add butter and grated cheese.

  4. 4

    Using the paddle attachment mix until the butter forms into small peas.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  6. 6

    Add the buttermilk to the mixer and continue mixing until dough comes together.

  7. 7

    Turn dough onto a floured surface and kneading several times.

  8. 8

    Roll out dough to 1/2 inch think.

  9. 9

    Using a round cookie cutter or drinking glass, cut out biscuits.

  10. 10

    Brush biscuits with the egg wash and bake in oven for about 20-25 minutes then let cool on a wire rack.

  11. 11

    Store in airtight container.