BASKET OF BISCUITS

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Cheddar garlic biscuits is one of those recipes that has been around forever in a variety of recipes.  I’ve been making these version forever and it is always a crowd pleaser.  Make up a big batch, throw them in a basket and serve with your favorite stew.  Try my Chicken Diane or Rosemary and Pomegranate Beef Stew or my Minnesota Beef Stew with these biscuits.  The perfect match!

To get started, preheat the over to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and put to the side.  Add the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse until just mixed. Add the vegetable shortening and pulse again until combined. Then add the butter and pulse until the mixture is like little peas.

Then add the milk and pulse until the mixture is all combined and it starts to come together as a loose dough.

Put the dough in a bowl and add the cheese.  Mix it all together.

Dump the mixture on to the kitchen counter and knead until the dough comes together (about 1-2 minutes). Don’t overwork the dough or the biscuits get tough.  You can put the dough back in the bowl.

Drop the dough using a quarter cup scoop onto the sprayed baking sheet. Leave about two inches in between each biscuit. Bake until golden brown (about 15 – 20 minutes).

biscuit dough with cheese in a bowl
scoops of dough on a baking sheet

In a small dish, add the butter and garlic and put in the microwave for 30 – 60 seconds until the butter is melted and hot. Stir in the chives.

Brush the warm, cooked biscuits with the garlic butter.  Place them in a basket or on a platter and serve.

baked biscuits on a baking sheet
brushing biscuits with garlic butter

If you like these and are looking for other bread options to serve with your meals, check out some of these.

Monkey Bread Cheese and Garlic Muffins

Garlic Knots

Cheesy Pull Bread

Fluffy Popovers with Cinnamon Honey Butter and Herb Butter

basket of biscuits

BASKET OF BISCUITS

Cheddar Garlic Biscuits

A classic take on the delicious cheddar biscuits we've all had and loved. These are easy to make and a favorite at any meal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Bread
Cuisine General
Servings 10 Served

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 ¾ Cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. Plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 ½ Tsp. Sugar
  • ¼ Tsp. Salt
  • 3 Tbsp. Vegetable shortening, at room temperature
  • 4 Tbsp. Cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 Cup Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • ¾ Cup Whole milk
  • Cooking Spray

FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER

  • 3 Tbsp. Salted butter
  • 2 Clove garlic, smashed and finely chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Chopped fresh chives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the over to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and put to the side.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse until just mixed. Add the vegetable shortening and pulse again until combined. Then add the butter and pulse until the mixture is like little peas.
  • Add the cheese and pulse again. Then add the milk and pulse until the mixture is all combined and it starts to come together as a loose dough. Dump the mixture on to the kitchen counter and knead until the dough comes together (about 1-2 minutes). Don’t overwork the dough or the biscuits get tough.
  • Drop the dough using a quarter cup scoop onto the sprayed baking sheet. Leave about two inches in between each biscuit. Bake until golden brown (about 15 – 20 minutes).
  • In a small dish, add the butter and garlic and put in the microwave for 30 – 60 seconds until the butter is melted and hot. Stir in the chives.
  • Brush the cooked biscuits with the garlic butter and enjoy!

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