CHEDDAR SCALLION DROP BISCUITS

By joanmarie

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 6 ounces cheddar, coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, then blend in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in Cheddar and scallions. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.

Drop dough in 12 equal mounds about 2 inches apart onto a buttered large baking sheet. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.