Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuits

By á-174942

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 cold unsalted butter - (3/4 stick) cut 1/2" cubes
• 6 ounces coarsely-grated cheddar - (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 scallions finely chopped
• 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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.

This recipe yields 6 servings.