Blue Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup crumbled Blue cheese, divided
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 cup plus 1 tbsp buttermilk
ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add shortening; using fingertips, rub in until coarse crumbs form. Mix in ¾ cup cheese, chives, and 1 ½ tsp thyme. Make well in center; add 1 cup buttermilk and stir until dough forms, gradually mixing in dry ingredients. Turn dough out onto floured surface. Knead gently until combined. Pat dough into 1 inch thick rectangle. Cut into 8 squares. Transfer squares to baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp buttermilk. Sprinkle with ¼ cup cheese, 1 ½ tsp thyme and pepper. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.