Flaky Cheddar Chive Biscuits
A delicious, flaky biscuit flavoured with herbs and melted cheddar.
Servings: 16 Biscuits
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 Cups Flour All purpose
- 1 Tbsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 Cup Butter frozen
- 1 Cup Cheddar cheese grated
- 2 Tbsp Fresh chives chopped
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 large Egg beaten
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
- Combine your milk and lemon juice and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Next Grate the frozen butter into the dry ingredients and then stir gently to combine.
- Add the grated cheese and chives and stir to combine.
- Add the beaten egg to the milk and then pour into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until mixture comes together. The dough will feel a bit wet and sticky.
- Turn out onto a generously floured counter top, or a large piece of parchment paper. Flour the top of the dough then press with your hands until dough is about 1/2 inch thick. Next fold the dough in half and press again to 1/2 inch thick. Repeat one more time.
- With a biscuit or cookie cutter, cut dough into rounds pressing straight down. Place on parchment lined baking sheet leaving about 1/4 inch space between biscuits.
- Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg