buttermilk cheddar biscuits

buttermilk cheddar biscuits

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/4 sticks COLD butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup cold buttermilk
1 egg
1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon water (for egg wash)
kosher salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prep baking sheets with silpats or parchment.

Stir flour, baking powder and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. On low, carefully add the butter until the mixture is crumbly, like small peas.

Add the buttermilk and egg until moistened.

In a separate bowl, toss the cheese with a handful of flour to prevent from sticking. Then add the cheese to the dough, while still mixing on low. Don’t over mix.

Place the dough out onto a floured surface and knead slightly. Form a rectangle, cut it in half, then in quarters, then again, making approximately 16 pieces.

Transfer to the prepped baking sheet and brush the tops with egg wash. Sprinkle with kosher salt and bake for 15-20 minutes depending on your oven.

Let cool slightly and serve.