CHEDDAR BISCUITS WITH CHIVE BUTTER

Cheddar Biscuits with Chive Butter image

Chives are the first herb to come up in the spring, and their delicate flavor pairs well with these biscuits. A little bit of Parmesan cheese makes the flavor of Cheddar cheese really pop; try it next time you make mac and cheese!

Provided by RuthE

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

¼ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 ¼ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

Beat softened butter, chives, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well-combined and smooth.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Cut cold butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles oatmeal. Add Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Stir buttermilk into flour mixture until dough is just-moistened.
Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and gently knead until dough comes together, about 6 to 8 times. Roll dough into a 9-inch square (1/2 inch thick) with a floured rolling pin. Cut dough lengthwise into 4 strips and crosswise into 6 strips. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg.
Bake biscuits in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool until warm, at least 15 minutes. Serve with chive butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 378.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g