Cheddar Biscuit Recipe

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)

1/4 cup fresh chives finely snipped

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons butter softened

1/4 cup chopped scallions

2 cups sharp cheddar shredded

1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk

1 egg white beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.

In stand mixture with paddle attachment cream 1/2 cup butter. Add chives and mix until smooth and incorporated. Set aside.

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Cut the 3 tablespoons of butter into the flour mixture with pastry knife until the butter crumbles. Mix the scallions, cheddar and Parmesan into the flour mixture. Pour the buttermilk into the bowl and stir just until combined. Drop by large rounded spoonful's on to the cookie sheet (approximately 1/4 cup). Brush tops with egg wash. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with chive butter.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290 kcal
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Trans Fat: 0.4 g
• Cholesterol: 65 mg
• Sodium: 352 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 10 g