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Cheese Drop Biscuits

Cultural Context

Cheese drop biscuits are a beloved American comfort food, often served alongside meals or as a snack. Their origins can be traced back to Southern cooking, where biscuits are a staple. These fluffy, cheesy delights are perfect for gatherings and have become a popular choice for brunch and potlucks, showcasing the versatility of biscuits in American cuisine.

AmericanUSside
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup homemade all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour or spelt flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
60 grams butter
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated carrots
buttermilk

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

1

Add 1 cup homemade all-purpose flour into a bowl.

2

Add 1 cup whole wheat flour or spelt flour to the bowl.

3

Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mixture.

4

Grate 60 grams of cold butter into the flour mixture using a box grater.

5

Stir in 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1 cup grated carrots into the mixture.

6

Gradually add buttermilk from the fridge, stirring with a fork until a soft dough comes together.

7

Use an ice cream scoop to drop the biscuits onto a lined baking tray.

8

Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbox graterbaking trayice cream scoop

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Cheddar BiscuitsCheese Scones

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