Monday, October 14, 2013

Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits

Biscuits. Who doesn't love a good, flakey, buttery biscuit. These things are killer. Sarah and Russ made these one day for a little breakfast party we had at work for my boss and everyone LOVED them. I kept going back for more...so I had to get the recipe.

The recipe is an Ina Garten recipe from FoodNetwork.com. She's a smart lady.


The great thing about these biscuits is the fact that they don't come from a mix and they are still so easy. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They taste best when you nuke them in the microwave for a few seconds. The cheese melts a little bit and they are super good.

I bet these would be good with BACON.

That's happening.

Ingredients:
  • 2 c. flour (more as needed)
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1-1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1-1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. grated extra-sharp Cheddar
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp. water or milk
  • Sea salt (optional)
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and use pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly.
  3. Combine buttermilk and egg and beat lightly with fork.
  4. Mix with flour and butter mixture until just combined.
  5. In bowl, mix grated cheese with a small handful of flour until coated, then add to dough mixture until roughly combined.
  6. Dump onto well-floured surface and knead about 6 times. Roll dough into 10x5 rectangle and divide with knife into 8 pieces.
  7. Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush tops of biscuits with egg wash. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown.


1 comment:

  1. They look so pretty in your picture! I think I'll go eat the last one I have right now.... :)

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