Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the perfect topping for chicken and biscuits casserole. Easy to make and just as good as the restaurant version!
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour + more for rolling
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into 1/2- inch pieces
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup whole milk
For Garlic Butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, sugar, and kosher salt and mix to combine.
- Add the shortening and butter and cut in with a fork or pastry knife until crumbly and butter is in pea-size pieces.
- Mix in the cheese.
- Stir in the milk just until the mixture is moistened and dough comes together.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and press dough into a ball. Flatten with your hands or a rolling pin to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Use a 3 inch biscuit cutter to form into 12 biscuits, pressing the scraps back together if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 252mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g