Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the cheese and toss.
- Stir in buttermilk until just moistened.
- Place on a lightly floured surface and knead about 10 times.
- Pat or roll until the dough is about 1” thick, and cut with a floured 2-1/2” biscuit cutter.
- Place 1” apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 425° F for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.