Cheddar and Chive Biscuits

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tea. salt
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 6 Tbsp. cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
• 2 Tbsp. snipped chives
• 1 cup cold whole milk
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter for brushing, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder and mix well. Add cold butter, cheese and chives. Use a pastry blender, 2 knives or fingertips to mix in butter until mixture is crumbly, with a few pea-size pieces of butter or cheese remaining. Add milk and gently mix to moisten, no more than 10 seconds. Dough will be rough; do not overwork.

Turn dough out onto a large floured work surface and knead gently into a ball, no more than 6 to 8 quick turns. Working quickly, roll dough out into a 1/2" thick circle. Cut out small biscuits using a 1" cookie cutter. Gather scraps of dough, roll out again to 1/2" thick and cut out more biscuits.

Place biscuits about 1" apart on baking sheets. Lightly brush tops with melted butter, if desired.

Bake until lightly browned on top, 15-18 minutes.