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Easy Biscuits with Shredded Cheese
Our favorite buttery homemade biscuits, made with shredded cheese, are a family favorite. Dubbed "small pieces of cheesy goodness," they're perfect for New Year's Eve, gatherings with friends, or TV snacking.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 31 mins
Servings: 60 biscuits
Calories: 35 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Czech
Ingredients
Shortcrust pastry
- 4 ounces Semi-hard cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tick unsalted butter cold out of the fridge
- 3 Tablespoons whole milk cold
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 small egg for egg wash
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 Tablespoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Finely shred 4 ounces semi-hard cheese using the small holes on a box grater. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add the shredded cheese and 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Pour in 3 Tablespoons whole milk and mix everything into a soft dough using your hands or a pastry blender.
- Divide the dough in half and chill both halves in the fridge for two hours or in the freezer for 30 minutes. Roll out one half into a rectangle, approximately ⅛ inch (0.3-0.4 mm) thick. Cut the dough into desired shapes using a knife or cookie cutter. Keep the remaining half of the dough in the fridge until ready to use.
- Transfer the cut-out shapes to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 small egg and brush the tops of the biscuits with it. Sprinkle with poppy seeds, caraway seeds, and a few grains of coarse salt.
- Preheat the oven to 340 °F (upper and lower heat). Place the cookie sheet on a wire rack in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 16 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
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Notes
- EXPERT'S TIP:
- The basic recipe makes about 50-60 biscuits, depending on their size.
- Be mindful of the amount of salt you add to the dough. Adjust the salt based on the type and saltiness of the cheese you use.
- If you didn't let the dough set in the fridge, the dough would tear and stick to the rolling pin as you rolled it out. Let the dough harden just enough to work with. The properly chilled dough does not need floured surface when rolled out.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper. It will be easier to handle!
- EXPERT'S TIP: To ensure the parchment paper sticks well to the baking sheet, lightly grease the sheet with a few strokes of butter, lard, or another solid fat. This will help the paper adhere to the bottom, preventing it from curling or sliding.
STORAGE: Store the baked biscuits in an airtight container. Keep them cool and dry. They will last for 2-3 weeks if stored well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
67IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 60biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.