Fluffy Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits with Fresh Chives
These golden, flaky biscuits are loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh scallions, creating the perfect savory breakfast treat. Light, buttery, and bursting with spring flavor, they're ideal served warm alongside scrambled eggs or simply slathered with butter.
Ingredients
- 280g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 115g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 150g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 180ml cold buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder until well combined.
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
Fold in the grated cheddar cheese, sliced scallions, and fresh chives, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk and egg, then pour into the flour mixture.
Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined—do not overmix; the dough should be shaggy.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 2cm thick, then fold it in half and pat down again. Repeat this folding process twice more for flaky layers.
Pat the dough to a final thickness of 2.5cm and use a 6cm round cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting.
Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet with edges just touching and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown on top.
Remove from oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm.
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