5 from 45 votes
Cheddar-Chive Drop Biscuits
Cheddar-Chive Drop Biscuits are made by mixing all-purpose flour with baking powder, baking soda, sugar, seasonings, cold butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chives, then adding buttermilk to form a soft dough. The biscuit dough is dropped by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and baked until golden. The result is a tender, flaky biscuit with a cheesy flavor and fresh herb notes, suitable for savory breakfasts or sides.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter cold and diced into small cubes
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded triple cheddar cheese Cache Valley Creamery brand
- 3 Tbsp chives chopped fresh
- 1 cup (235ml) buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper and garlic powder Add butter and cut into mixture using a pastry cutter or long pronged fork until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add in cheddar cheese and chives and toss mixture. Pour in buttermilk and toss until mixture comes together*.
- Scoop dough out 1/4 cup (lightly heaping) at a time. Run a butter knife around the sides of the dough along the measuring cup, then shake to drop onto parchment.
- Repeat with remaining dough, while spacing evenly apart and fitting 12 biscuits on the baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden, about 12 - 15 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
- If the dough feels dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of buttermilk while mixing to achieve the right consistency.
- Use cold butter diced into small cubes to create a flaky texture.
- Serve the biscuits warm for best flavor and texture.