FLAKY CHEDDAR-CHIVE BISCUITS

Flaky Cheddar-Chive Biscuits image

These wonderful, buttery biscuits complement any dinner. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in cheese and chives. Add buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times., Pat or roll dough to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.