Cheddar and Green Onion Biscuits
 
 
Makes 8 biscuits
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for finish
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (see notes)
  • melted butter (for finish, optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper and salt. Add the butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse meal. Add the green onions and ½ cup cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  3. Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
  4. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and pat into a 1"-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half, turn it 90 degrees and pat into a 1"-thick rectangle. Repeat the process 2 more times, flouring your work surface as necessary to prevent sticking.
  5. Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, trim the border to create clean edges. Cut the dough into 8 smaller rectangles and transfer to a large plate. Freeze biscuits for 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, drop tablespoons of remaining cheese onto the prepared baking sheet, creating 8 mounds. Spread each mound evenly to a 3½"-long oval.
  7. Remove biscuits from the freezer and place on top of the ovals of cheese. Brush tops with melted butter, if using, and sprinkle with pepper.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
I rarely buy buttermilk because it's so easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand. Just pour 2¼ teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar in a measuring cup and add enough milk to hit the ¾-cup line. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until curdled.
Recipe by Two of a Kind at http://www.twoofakindcooks.com/cheddar-and-green-onion-biscuits/