Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Cheddar Biscuits that are perfect for any meal. These savory biscuits are loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and herbs, and they bake up beautifully golden brown.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing tops)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Blend in butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cheese and herbs: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and herbs if using.
- Combine wet ingredients: Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough out, cut out biscuits, place them on the baking sheet, and brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra cheesy flavor, add a few tablespoons of grated Parmesan.
- You can freeze unbaked biscuits and bake directly from frozen—just add 2–3 minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
