Cheddar-Herb Biscuits

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Pizza/Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

Directions

  1. eheat oven to 450. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Make a well in center; gradually stir in 3 1/4 cups cream with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.

  3. Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until a dough forms. Roll dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and all the herbs; pat gently into dough. Fold dough into thirds like a letter. Roll dough into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut into 3-inch squares; place 1 inch apart on prepared pans. Brush with remaining 1/4 cup cream; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

  4. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes; serve warm.

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