Chive & Cheddar Biscuits
CHIVE & CHEDDAR BISCUITS
Makes 8-12 biscuits (depending on size)
Takes 25 minutes
9 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes and well-chilled
2¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup minced chives
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup buttermilk
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir to combine.
Add butter into bowl and toss gently with your hands to distribute throughout. Cut butter in with a pastry blender (or with two forks or by pinching it with your fingers into small pieces; if using your hands, work quickly so the butter stays cold).
Once the butter is in small, pea-size chunks, add the chives and cheese. Toss to combine evenly, then add buttermilk. Use a spatula to scrape the sides and help you incorporate the buttermilk into the flour. The dough may seem dry but that’s ok!
Turn out biscuit dough onto an unfloured counter. If the dough is still dry and not fully sticking together, gently knead the mixture until flour is better incorporated. Press the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and then cut out biscuits in whatever size you like (you can use a biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or upside down glass).
Bake for 12-15 minutes until tall, puffed and golden brown on top.
