Description
The light taste of garlic with the subtly of the chives and sharpness of the cheddar ring out the chorus of a perfected trio. These Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits are quick, no mess and flavored for fullness but not to overpower, making them a go-to side dish for pastas, soups, salads and more.
Ingredients
2 cups (290g) all purpose flour
½ cup (2oz) unsalted butter cold
1 tablespoon (13g) baking powder
½ teaspoon (2g) baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon (6g) garlic minced
1 ¼ cups (80g) sharp cheddar cheese shredded
¼ cup dried chives
1 ⅓ cups (315ml) buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl cut cold butter into the flour using either a pastry cutter or your hands. Continue to cut it in until small chunks of butter remain in the flour.*
- Add in the remaining dry ingredients: baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, cheese, chives and the minced garlic. Lightly mix together and try to ensure the minced garlic gets spread out and doesn’t stay in one clump.
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix together until just combined. Avoid over mixing (see description instructions for how to avoid over mixing).*
- Using a spoon, drop the batter into an un-greased 10 inch, oven safe, skillet* forming 6 large or 7 small biscuits around the exterior and 1 biscuit in the center. Try to keep the biscuits similar in size to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
*All nutritional information is an estimation only. Exact nutritional value depends on exact amounts and ingredients used.
Notes
1. Make sure you butter is cold. Very very cold. I recommend leaving it in the fridge right up until you are ready to cut it into the flour. From there, work at finishing the biscuits in one sitting. Leaving the dough on the counter allows the butter to soften and while your biscuits will still turn out, they won't be as flaky or well shaped.
2. Do not over mix your dough. To avoid this watch as you’re mixing the buttermilk in to see your flour getting wet. Once all the flour is wet and you no longer see dry spots, your batter is combined enough.
3. Alternatively you can use a 9x9 glass baking dish instead of a skillet. Do not use a non-stick skillet in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American