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Cheddar and Herb Biscuits

Deliciously simple cheddar and herb biscuits, the perfect soup dipper.
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuit recipe, homemade biscuit
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 163kcal
Author Jen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup of cold butter
  • 1 ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped herb thyme or chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter, until butter is in small, flour coated pieces.
  • Add cheddar cheese..stir.
  • Stir in buttermilk until wet dough forms.
  • Add herbs, mix through dough.
  • Knead dough once or twice, on lightly floured surface, dough should be a little wet and soft.
  • Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to scoop out equal balls of dough.
  • Place dough balls on parchment lined baking sheet...about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, until top is lightly golden and bottoms are golden.
  • Remove from oven and place on cooling rack to cool.

Notes

If you don't have buttermilk make your own; add 2 tablespoon white vinegar to 1 cup milk.
Nutrition Info is to be used as a rough guide. Nutrition Info is based on the products I am using and you may not be using the same products/brands. Thus, the Nutrition Info may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 66g | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.74g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 7.56g | Saturated Fat: 4.42g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.38g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.995g | Trans Fat: 0.14g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1.39g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1.13mg