Fluffy Cheddar Biscuits
Get ready to elevate your baking game with these Fluffy Cheddar Biscuits—a foolproof recipe that delivers buttery, golden perfection every time. These biscuits are irresistibly soft, thanks to a combination of cold unsalted butter and whole milk, while sharp cheddar cheese adds a savory richness to every bite. Made in just 30 minutes from start to finish, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side dish. A quick egg wash ensures a beautifully bronzed top, and the classic technique of cutting butter into flour guarantees a tender, flaky texture. Whether served warm with a slather of butter or paired with soups and stews, these homemade cheddar biscuits are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
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, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes, then add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Gradually add the milk, stirring gently with a fork until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Using a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut out additional biscuits.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg to give them a shiny golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are puffed up and the tops are golden brown.
Allow the biscuits to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.0 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.1 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 586 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 3408 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.7 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.1 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1111 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 746 mg | 16% | |
*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.
