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Cheddar Garlic & Chive Buttermilk Biscuits

Soft, flaky, and full of flavor, these biscuits make a perfect addition to breakfast, lunch, or dinner sides, packed with sharp cheddar, garlic, and fresh chives.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, frozen and grated
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic (powder)
  • 1 Tbsp dried chives (can substitute parsley)
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Topping
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter (for brushing) To brush on the biscuits after baking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grate your frozen butter using a box grater and return it to the freezer.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and chives.
  4. Add the frozen butter and shredded cheese to the flour mixture and toss together with a fork.
  5. Make a well in the middle and add the buttermilk, stirring until just combined.
  6. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, gently bringing it together to form a rectangle. Note: It will be crumbly at first.
Rolling and Cutting
  1. Roll the dough out to about 3/4 of an inch thick, then fold it in thirds on top of each other. Roll again and repeat 3-4 more times.
  2. Roll the dough down to about an inch thick, and use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits.
  3. Place the biscuits in the prepared pan, ensuring they lightly touch each other.
  4. Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Baking
  1. Brush the tops of the biscuits with milk, buttermilk, or cream.
  2. Bake at 425°F for 14-16 minutes.
  3. Remove from the oven and immediately brush with melted butter. Serve warm.

Notes

These biscuits are great for meal prep! Freeze extras for quick breakfasts or lunch sides. To keep flaky, ensure ingredients are cold.