Cheddar Sage Biscuits

12 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup thinly sliced fresh sage
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat ovent o 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt sugar and paprika. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar and sage. Pour the buttermilk, and stir with a fork until mixture just comes together to form a sticky dough.
  2. 2
    On a lightly floured work surface, pat dough (with lightly floured hands) into a 1 inch thick round. Divide into 16 pieces transfering to a baking sheet.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, stir together egg and cream. Lightly brush top of each biscuit with egg wash. Bake 20 - 30 minutes rotating baking sheets halfway through until golden brown.

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