Description
Cheesy biscuit delights bring comfort and warmth to weekend mornings with their golden, flaky texture and rich cheddar flavor. Crisp edges and melted cheese promise a delicious start that will make breakfast feel like a special celebration for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons (½ cup) butter
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Liquid Ingredient:
- 6 to 7 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by cranking the temperature to a scorching 450F. Carefully line a spacious baking sheet with parchment paper, then lightly mist with nonstick spray to guarantee effortless biscuit removal.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt with precision. Incorporate the diced butter, using gentle fingertip motions to break down the butter into delicate, sandy-like particles throughout the flour mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the flour-butter blend, using nimble fingers to distribute the cheese evenly and create a uniform texture.
- Create the dough by gradually introducing water and sprinkling cayenne pepper across the surface. Gently fold and mix with a fork until the ingredients merge into a cohesive, soft dough.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured workspace. Roll the mixture to approximately 1/4-inch thickness, ensuring an even surface. Use a cookie cutter to craft 3-inch circular shapes, regathering and re-rolling scraps to maximize biscuit yield.
- Arrange the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Perforate each disc with a fork approximately 10 times, creating small ventilation points for even baking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the biscuits to transform into golden-edged delicacies over 15 minutes of intense heat.
- Once baked, extract the biscuits and let them rest on the baking sheet for a brief 5-minute cooling period. Subsequently, transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, ensuring a crisp exterior and tender interior.
Notes
- Chilling butter beforehand ensures flakier, more tender biscuits with exceptional texture.
- Cayenne pepper adds a subtle heat that complements the rich, cheesy flavor without overwhelming the palate.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for maximum melting potential and more intense cheese flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Avoid overworking the dough to prevent tough, dense biscuits; handle gently and minimally for best results.
- Pricking biscuits with a fork helps release steam and prevents uneven rising during baking.
- Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg