CHEDDAR SAGE BISCUITS

Cheddar Sage Biscuits image

Provided by CobaltBlueMixer

Categories Breads

Time 50m

Yield 16 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
2/3 cup thinly sliced fresh sage
2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

Preheat ovent o 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt sugar and paprika. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar and sage. Pour the buttermilk, and stir with a fork until mixture just comes together to form a sticky dough.
On a lightly floured work surface, pat dough (with lightly floured hands) into a 1 inch thick round. Divide into 16 pieces transfering to a baking sheet.
In a small bowl, stir together egg and cream. Lightly brush top of each biscuit with egg wash. Bake 20 - 30 minutes rotating baking sheets halfway through until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 68.5, Sodium 485.6, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 10.2