Description
These Australian Busters are rich, cheesy biscuits with a hint of cayenne pepper. Perfect as a side to soups or stews, they offer a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, loosely packed
- 6 to 7 tablespoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Add diced butter and rub into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Gradually add 6 tablespoons of water and cayenne pepper, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add the remaining water, a little at a time.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll scraps as needed.
- Prick each biscuit 10 times with the tines of a fork.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like Asiago or Parmesan for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg