CHEDDAR BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits image

Every bite of these flaky biscuits get a little kick from cayenne pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. They're a nice accompaniment to soup and stew. -Kimberley Nuttall, San Marco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 7 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold butter. cubed
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cayenne. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cheese and toss. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll to 1 in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart in a large ungreased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.