Cheddar Biscuits (Easy)

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • makes approx 20 biscuit
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon fine salt
  • 34 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 2% low-fat milk, plus extra milk for brushing
  • 1 cup grated 2 year old cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  3. 3
    Cut in butter with a pastry blender until texture is rough and crumbly.
  4. 4
    Add milk and combine just until dough comes together ( a few dry crumbs are okay).
  5. 5
    Stir in cheddar and basil.
  6. 6
    Turn dough onto a work surface and shape into a disc, flattening & folding as you combine.
  7. 7
    Divide dough into two discs and press or roll into 3/4 inch thickness.
  8. 8
    Cut into wedges or circles with cookie cutter and place on prepared baking tray.
  9. 9
    Brush with milk and bake for 20 minutes until light golden brown
  10. 10
    Alternatives (different cheeses, different herbs or just use pesto) I love bacon on these as well, just make sure they are well cooked first.

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