Williamsburg Cheese Biscuits
Indulge in the buttery, flaky perfection of Williamsburg Cheese Biscuits, a Southern-inspired delight that combines the tangy richness of sharp cheddar cheese with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These golden biscuits are crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and baking powder, but the secret to their irresistible flavor lies in the generous helping of freshly shredded cheddar. Prepared in just 30 minutes, including baking time, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for brunch spreads, holiday dinners, or as a savory snack. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or paired with your favorite soup, these cheesy biscuits will disappear faster than you can bake them. Perfectly tender every time, thanks to key techniques like chilling the butter and gentle dough handling, they're guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Work quickly to prevent the butter from melting.
Mix in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits tough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll it out to about 1-inch thickness. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
Use a round biscuit cutter (about 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out the biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure they rise evenly.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Re-roll the scraps to cut more biscuits as needed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.2 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.5 g | 503% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 460 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 3697 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.1 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 73.8 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1483 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 737 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.
