Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
 
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 2¾ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup/226g cold butter, plus a little melted for brushing
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk, or buttermilk, or crème fraîche
Instructions
  1. Cut the butter into cubes. Put the butter in a bowl and put in the fridge until you need it. (It is important that your butter is cold!)
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C.
  3. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, garlic powder, and baking powder.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a two knives or a pastry cutter. [Note: cutting the butter means using a utensil to break the butter up into the flour into pea sized pieces]
  6. Add the in the cheddar cheese.
  7. Pour in the milk and use a fork to stir it all together. Stir until it is a shaggy dough.
  8. Once it is mostly mixed, use your hands to fold in any remaining dry bits. Fold over on itself until all incorporated. Try to use your hands as little as possible because their heat will melt the butter.
  9. Lightly flour your counter. Turn the dough out pat it into a 1 inch-thick disc. Using a 2½" circular cutter cut out circles.
  10. Place the circles onto the lined baking sheets.
  11. Brush the tops of the circles with melted butter.
  12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges and cheesy bits get golden.
Recipe by Cooking is Messy at https://www.cookingismessy.com/2015/05/11/cheddar-garlic-biscuits/