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Flaky cheddar herb biscuits

5 from 2 votes
Tall, flaky, super herbaceous and cheesy cheddar herb biscuits will be your new favorite thing to bring to the potluck or holiday gathering. Everyone always craves a nice, butterfly savory biscuit and I'll teach you exactly how to make them!
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Additional Time:10 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 cups 626g all-purpose flour, plus extra for hands and work surface
  • 2 Tablespoons aluminum free baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks; 230g unsalted butter, cubed and very cold
  • 2 cups 540ml cold buttermilk, plus a little extra for brushing on top of your biscuits
  • 4 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  • Add and combine all of your dry ingredients, all purpose flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
    Step two: Grate your cold butter and cheddar cheese with a cheese grater and add to your dry ingredients, and use your fingers or a dough cutter to cut your butter into your flour mixture, until coarse crumbs form. If you do not have a cheese grater, just cut your butter into small cubes. Note: You can also do this in a food processor, we just find it just as effective to use our hands, and have one less thing to clean up in the end. If you use a food processor, pour your crumbs into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Mince your garlic and herbs and add them into a small bowl, pour your honey into the bowl and mix.
  • Make a little well in the center of your butter/flour mixture and add your garlic herb honey and buttermilk into the center.
  • Combine all ingredients into a dough using your hands, it should be crumbly and easy to work with
  • Place dough on a floured surface and shape into a thick rectangle. Fold sides into each other creating a thick 2" dough.
  • Cut biscuits out and place in a lined muffin tin. Brush the tops with a little buttermilk.
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until biscuits are golden brown on top.

Notes

How long do these biscuits last?
Fresh biscuits are best enjoyed within 3 days of being baked.
Can I freeze these biscuits?
Baked biscuits freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator, then warm up to your liking before serving. Scone dough can be frozen for up to one month.
Can I make these gluten free or vegan?
Yes and yes. Replace all purpose flour with gluten free or 1:1 paleo flour and use dairy free milk, cheese and butter alternatives. I've tested them this way and they did yield a nice flaky biscuit, but they were not as flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Protein: 6g
Keyword: cheddar biscuits, cheddar herb biscuit, cheddar rosemary biscuit, flaky biscuit, potlock recipe
Servings: 16 biscuits
Calories: 212kcal
Author: All recipes by Sarah Buckley