Description
Savory Cheddar Herb Biscuits are warm, flaky, and bursting with cheesy goodness and fresh herbs, making them the perfect side dish for any meal, from breakfast to dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add Cheese and Herbs: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped herbs (parsley, rosemary, and thyme).
- Add the Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly shaggy.
- Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting.
- Bake the Biscuits: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen.
- Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter or as a side to your favorite dish!
Notes
- For a flakier biscuit, ensure the butter is very cold and avoid overmixing the dough.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the dough.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil and use a plant-based milk in place of buttermilk.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
