Flaky Biscuits with Cheese (Printable View)
Flaky, buttery biscuits with herbs and cheddar, ideal alongside soups or salads.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or chives
→ Cheese
06 - 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
08 - ¾ cup whole milk
09 - 1 large egg
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and dried herbs.
03 - Add cold cubed butter and work it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir grated cheddar cheese into the crumbly mixture evenly.
05 - Whisk milk and egg in a small bowl. Pour over dry mixture and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, then cut out 2½-inch round biscuits. Reroll scraps as needed.
07 - Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet spaced slightly apart.
08 - Bake biscuits for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Remove from oven and serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They're wonderfully flaky and buttery, yet surprisingly simple to make without fancy ingredients
- The hint of herbs and sharp cheddar makes every bite feel like a special treat you want to share with close friends
02 -
- Cold butter is your best friend here—don't skip chilling it properly or your biscuits won't be flaky.
- Less mixing means better texture; resist the urge to overwork the dough and aim for tender layers.
03 -
- Use a light touch when mixing and shaping to keep the layers delicate and flaky.
- Freshly grated cheese melts more evenly and releases better flavor in the biscuits.