Cheddar Chive Biscuits with Garlic Butter
Fluffy and cheesy biscuits infused with fresh chives, topped with a rich garlic butter for a perfect side or snack.
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Ingredients
Yields 12 biscuits
- (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- (1 tablespoon) baking powder
- (1/2 teaspoons) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/4 cups) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- (1 cup) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- (1/4 cups) fresh chives, chopped
- (3/4 cups) buttermilk
- (1/4 cups) unsalted butter, melted
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 tablespoon) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220 °C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 2/4 teaspoon salt and 2/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 3
Add 1/4 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives until evenly distributed.
- 5
Pour in 3/4 cup buttermilk and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead for about 30 seconds until it comes together. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- 7
Cut out biscuits using a round cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Gather any scraps, re-pat the dough, and cut out additional biscuits until all dough is used.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- 10
While the biscuits are baking, prepare the garlic butter by melting 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 11
Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush with the garlic butter while still warm.
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