Cheddar Cheese Biscuits Recipe
These easy cheddar biscuits are flakey, delicious, and can be ready in just about 30 minutes. They’re perfect for serving with soup for lunch, as a side for dinner, or with honey and butter at breakfast.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add room temperature butter to the dry ingredients and use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until it begins to resemble coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center of the butter and flour mixture, then add milk all at once and mix just until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl (dough will be sticky and a little lumpy). Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, then let the dough rest for 2-3 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough by hand until smooth (about 30 seconds), then roll dough out with a rolling pin until even and about 3/4" thick.
- Cut dough with a 3-4" round biscuit cutter or the bottom of a cup/jar (you can also cut into squares using a sharp knife) and place 1-2" apart on a lightly greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Use your thumb to make a small indent on the top of the biscuit to help them rise straight on all sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the biscuits with the egg wash.
- Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter. Serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: store leftover baked biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing: unbaked biscuits can be frozen for up to 3 months. To bake, transfer to a baking sheet and either thaw in the fridge overnight or bake immediately and add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Reheating: Cheddar biscuits can be reheated in the microwave or in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg