Description
Fluffy, buttery biscuits bursting with sharp cheddar, fresh chives, and scallions, finished with a flaky salt and cracked pepper topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack! #cheddarbiscuits #chivebiscuits #scallionbiscuits #flakybiscuits #savorybaking
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for garnish
Add-ins
- 3 scallions, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Butter & Liquid
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, frozen and grated, plus 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
Finishing
- Flaky salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
- Add scallions, chives, and cheddar: Stir scallions, chives, and shredded cheddar cheese into the dry mixture.
- Incorporate butter: Add frozen grated butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk: Pour in buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat or roll out to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut biscuits: Use a round cutter to cut biscuits and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Finish and bake: Brush biscuit tops with melted butter, then sprinkle with flaky salt and extra cracked black pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Freezing and grating the butter ensures flaky biscuit layers.
- Don’t overwork the dough to keep biscuits tender.
- For an extra sharp cheddar kick, try aged white cheddar.
- Biscuits are best eaten fresh but can be warmed in the oven next day.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the dough for subtle smokiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg