Description
These Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuits are a quick and delicious savory treat, combining sharp cheddar cheese and fresh scallions in a tender, flaky biscuit. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for any meal, these drop biscuits require no rolling or shaping, making them incredibly easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients & Add-ins
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring the butter is well distributed but still chunky for flakiness.
- Add Cheese and Scallions: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped scallions, spreading them evenly throughout the mixture to ensure every biscuit has flavor.
- Incorporate Buttermilk: Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Shape Biscuits: Drop heaping spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
- Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and serve warm. They are delicious on their own or with a bit of butter or your favorite spread.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flakier biscuits; avoid handling the dough too much to keep it tender.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk plus a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
