Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cup Irish white cheddar, shredded
- 3/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Directions
- 1
Preheat a 400°F oven and prepare a greased parchment-lined sheet tray.
- 2
Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt on the lowest setting until combined.
- 3
Add cold butter to the stand mixer and mix on low until the butter is broken up into small pieces and distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- 4
Add buttermilk, cheddar, and scallions, then mix until just combined.
- 5
Roll into an even 3/4“ thick slab, then cut with a biscuit cutter and slice into pieces.
- 6
Place cut biscuits on prepared sheet trays and place each biscuit a little closer to the center, but still spaced a finger-length apart.
- 7
Chill biscuits until ready to bake.
- 8
Whisk egg and water together then brush biscuits with egg wash and bake for 22 - 30 minutes, until they are golden brown. Enjoy!