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Cheddar Chive Biscuits Recipe

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Flaky, cheesy Cheddar Chive Biscuits that bake up golden and soft, perfect for soaking up gravy. These biscuits can be baked fresh, made ahead, or frozen unbaked for convenient prep and quick warming before serving.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Dairy and Add-ins

  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the biscuit dough.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir these ingredients together until well blended.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add ½ cup of cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This step creates the flaky texture characteristic of biscuits.
  4. Incorporate Cheese and Chives: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives evenly throughout the crumbly mixture.
  5. Add Milk and Form Dough: Pour in ½ cup of milk and gently mix until just combined, forming a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
  6. Roll and Cut Biscuits: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out individual biscuits and place them on a baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
  7. Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
  8. Serve or Store: For immediate enjoyment, serve warm. Alternatively, store baked biscuits covered for up to 2 days or freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 1 month. To reheat, warm at 350°F until heated through, optionally brushing with melted butter before serving for added richness.

Notes

  • Use cold butter to achieve flaky biscuit layers.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender and light.
  • Biscuits can be frozen unbaked for up to 1 month—bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to baking time.
  • Brushing warm biscuits with melted butter adds extra flavor and sheen.
  • Substitute cheddar with your preferred cheese for different flavors.

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