Biscuits-Green Chile and Cheddar Biscuits

By alas14

Ingredients

• biscuits:
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 cup mild cheddar, grated
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• heavy cream for brushing

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Sift of whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Using a pastry cutter, two knives or your fingers cut butter into the flour mixture until a coarse mealy texture has been achieved.
4. Fold in the chiles and cheddar.
5. Add buttermilk and mix until the dough just comes together.
6. Form dough into an 8 to 10 inch disc about ½ inch thick.
7. Using a 2 inch circle cutter cut 16 biscuits and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until gold brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.