Description
These Homemade Cheddar Biscuits are buttery, fluffy, and packed with sharp cheddar cheese. They’re perfect served warm with a pat of butter or as a comforting side for soups, stews, and breakfast spreads. Quick to prepare and irresistibly cheesy, these biscuits are sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder (if using).
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped herbs if using.
- Mix Dough: Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. If it seems too dry, add an extra tablespoon or two of buttermilk.
- Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out rounds. Gently press the scraps together to cut more biscuits.
- Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, slightly touching for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier edges. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Optional Finish: Brush the warm biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the dough.
- You can substitute buttermilk with 3/4 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar (let sit for 5 minutes).
- Try different cheeses like pepper jack, gruyere, or a smoked cheddar for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread / Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg