Flaky Cheddar-Chive Biscuits

Name: Flaky Cheddar-Chive Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 biscuits
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 1 cup buttermilk

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 10 biscuits

Test Kitchen Approved

These wonderful, buttery biscuits complement any dinner. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in cheese and chives. Add buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times.
Pat or roll dough to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 biscuit: 236 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

These wonderful, buttery biscuits complement any dinner. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

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