Buttermilk-cheese Biscuits

Total Time: 29 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 14 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, chilled
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (i use powdered buttermilk and water, which can be found in the baking aisle at the grocery store)
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Recipe

• 1 at least 30 minutes or up to 2 1/2 hours before serving: in a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• 2 with a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 3 stir in cheese and buttermilk just until dry ingredients are moistened.
• 4 place on a lightly floured surface.
• 5 gently knead ten to twelve times.
• 6 roll or pat to 1/2-inch thickness.
• 7 cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter dipped in flour.
• 8 place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
• 9 if making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
• 10 about 25 minutes before serving: preheat oven to 425-degrees for 10 minutes.
• 11 bake biscuits for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.