Easy Homemade Cheddar and Chive Biscuits

Ingredients

• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 tablespoon baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• •1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• •1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes
• •1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• •2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• •3/4 cup buttermilk, cold

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and garlic powder (if using).

3. 3

   Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.

7. 7

   Using a biscuit cutter or a round glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Re-roll the scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.