Description
A recipe for light and fluffy biscuits featuring a savory cheddar-chive swirl. These biscuits are perfect for family dinners or weekend brunches, offering a tender texture and balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup very cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the dry mixture. Use fingertips or a pastry blender to cut butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Work quickly to keep the butter cold.
- Add Buttermilk and Knead: Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix with a fork until just combined into a shaggy dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 2-3 times to form a cohesive ball.
- Add Swirl Ingredients: Divide the dough in half. Knead the cheddar cheese and chopped chives into one half until evenly distributed.
- Layer and Roll Dough: Roll both dough portions into identical 8×12 inch rectangles, about 1/2 inch thick. Layer the cheese/chive portion on top of the plain portion. Roll tightly into a log from the long side.
- Slice and Bake: Cut the log into 8-10 rounds (approx. 1.5 inches thick). Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
Keep all ingredients, especially butter and buttermilk, very cold to ensure flaky texture. Avoid overworking the dough to prevent toughness. Ensure baking powder and buttermilk are fresh for proper rise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: biscuits, savory, cheddar, chive, brunch, breakfast, dinner side, fluffy, swirl, homemade