Description
This Homemade Cheddar Biscuits recipe delivers soft, flaky, and cheesy biscuits perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite meal. With a golden crust and rich cheddar flavor, these easy-to-make biscuits come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and bake to perfection in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut and incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring flakiness in the biscuits.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese thoroughly, integrating the cheese evenly throughout the biscuit dough.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently to combine until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Shape and Bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently shape it into a rough circle. Use a biscuit cutter or knife to cut the dough into 6 to 8 portions. Arrange the biscuits on a baking sheet, then bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and serve warm, enjoying their fresh, buttery cheddar goodness.
Notes
- Use cold butter to create flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Baking powder acts as the leavening agent to help the biscuits rise.
- Cheddar cheese can be sharp or mild depending on preference.
- Serve biscuits warm for best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
