Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

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Every bite of these flaky biscuits get a little kick from cayenne pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. They're a nice accompaniment to soup and stew. —Kimberley Nuttall, San Marco, California

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Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold butter. cubed
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

In a large 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 just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll to 1 in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 6-8 biscuits.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 261 calories, 14 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 530 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p176