CHEDDAR AND BLACK PEPPER BISCUITS

Cheddar and Black Pepper Biscuits image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 25 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (I prefer sharp)
3/4-2 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more for glaze) or 3/4 cup plain yogurt (plus more for glaze)

Steps:

In a big bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Cut in butter and cheese, using pastry blender.
Stir in pepper; refrigerate dough for 30 minutes; meanwhile preheat oven to 400°.
Gently stir buttermilk into chilled dough; gather the mixture into a ball with your hands, and on a well-floured surface, roll or pat the dough into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle, approximately 3/4 inch thick.
Grease a baking sheet; using a large spatula, or a couple of spatulas, transfer the dough to the baking sheet.
Use a dough scraper, baker's bench knife, or a knife to cut dough into 1 1/2 inch squares.
Separate the squares slightly on the baking sheet.
Brush each square with a little buttermilk.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are very lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 267.6, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3