How to Make Cheddar Biscuits with the Bluebird Cafe

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

Ensure the butter and buttermilk are very cold to create steam for lighter biscuits.

Combine salt, baking powder, and all-purpose flour in a bowl.

Add cold butter and cheddar cheese to the flour mixture.

Use a KitchenAid mixer with a paddle attachment on medium low speed to mix until the butter is incorporated but still has small pieces.

Add the cold buttermilk to the mixture and mix until combined.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and work it together gently to form a smooth mass.

Press the dough out to about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.

Use a biscuit cutter dipped in flour to cut out the biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting.

Brush the tops of the biscuits with a beaten egg wash for a golden color.

Place the biscuits in a preheated oven at 400°F and bake until they have a nice dark color and crust.

Let the biscuits cool on the tray before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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