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Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits

SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Nuttall 

"Every bite of these flaky biscuits get a little kick from cayenne pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. They're a nice accompaniment to soup and stew. --Kimberley Nuttall, San Marco, California"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 53 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cayenne. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cheese and toss. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll to 1 in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by SouperWoman 
These came out pretty good. The only thing I added was a bit of garlic powder. I was trying... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by Luisa M. 
I've been meaning to make some biscuits from scratch and I came across this recipe. I omitted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2009 by KIMSCOOKINGNOW 
These were excellent. Even my husband, who doesn't usually like biscuits said they were great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2008 by tanyaviola 
These biscuits are fantastic! This will be the recipe I use from now on. Thank you! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by Janna 
My husband is a self-proclaimed "picky buttermilk biscuit eater" and claimed these to be the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by bogotabruiser 
I was looking for a moist and flaky recipe. This one is great! The biscuits are very tasty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 
I was short on time so I melted the butter and folded it with the buttermilk into the dry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by JOYCE 
These were very good. Not dry like some cheddar biscuits. I added some Italian spices and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2008 by rockinrfarm 
Super light and fluffy. My family loved them. I did add a bit more buttermilk (2 TBS). MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by JulieLegg 
Like the other reviewer, I was looking for a "scratch" cheese biscuit and this fit the bill. ... MORE

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