Fresh Chive and Cheddar Biscuits
Soft, buttery, and bursting with flavor, these Fresh Chive and Cheddar Biscuits are the perfect savory treat to elevate your breakfast, brunch, or even dinner breadbasket. Featuring the sharp tang of shredded cheddar cheese and the herbaceous bite of fresh chives, these flaky biscuits are baked to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. The dough comes together effortlessly with cold butter for maximum flakiness, while an egg wash adds a beautiful sheen to the tops. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or alongside hearty soups and stews, these homemade biscuits are a crowd-pleasing comfort food. Tailored for busy kitchens, the recipe uses simple pantry staples and makes eight irresistible biscuits that will leave everyone wanting more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.25 cup fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 1 unit egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. 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 and chopped fresh chives, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk. Use a fork or spatula to gently combine the ingredients until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times just until it comes together. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle or circle.
Use a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, re-rolling the dough scraps as needed. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the egg wash.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter or your favorite spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 433 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 2% | |
*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.
