Description
These Parmesan Cheddar Chive Biscuits are light, fluffy, and packed with rich flavors from two types of cheese and fresh chives, perfect for a savory snack or a delicious side for any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Butter
- 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Cheese and Herbs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Wet Ingredient
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for baking the biscuits later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir these ingredients together to distribute them evenly.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cubed cold unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add Cheese and Chives: Stir in the shredded cheddar, shredded Parmesan, and chopped chives thoroughly to ensure an even distribution throughout the dough.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk into the bowl and stir gently until the dough just comes together, forming a slightly sticky dough.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Using floured hands, gently knead the dough briefly just until it holds together and is smooth.
- Shape Biscuits: Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Continue reshaping and cutting the remaining dough until you have a total of 9 biscuits.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the biscuits have puffed up and are golden brown on top.
- Serve Warm: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These biscuits are uniquely flavorful with the combination of two cheeses: sharp cheddar and savory Parmesan.
- Using cold butter is key to achieving a light, flaky biscuit texture.
- Fresh chives add a mild onion-like flavor that complements the cheese perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 572 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg
