Cheese Tea Biscuits
Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly savory, these Cheese Tea Biscuits are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for snack time or side dishes. Featuring sharp cheddar cheese folded into a buttery, tender dough, these biscuits are delightfully rich with bursts of cheesy goodness in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have warm, flaky biscuits fresh from the oven in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for last-minute tea parties, brunch spreads, or hearty soups and stews. Brushed with a glossy egg wash for that bakery-perfect finish, these biscuits are versatile, quick, and utterly delicious. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or straight from the baking sheet, these easy-to-make cheese tea biscuits are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 1 large Egg (beaten, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly combine.
Add the cold, diced butter into the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the mixture comes together to form a soft dough. Avoid overmixing.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 2-3 times to bring it together, then pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle or circle.
Use a round biscuit cutter (about 2-3 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits. Re-roll the scraps as necessary to cut out more.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and lightly browned on top.
Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving. They are best enjoyed warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.3 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.2 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 582 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 3416 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 66.4 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1122 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 637 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
