Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g baking powder
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 170 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 115 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 35 g sliced scallions
- 50 g sourdough discard or active sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, plus extra if needed
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until crumbly with some larger butter pieces remaining.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced scallions.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sourdough discard and buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until the dough starts to come together.
- If the dough feels too dry, add extra buttermilk one tablespoon at a time.
- Using a 1/3-cup scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly press each portion together if needed.
- Whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with the egg wash.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until deeply golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm with butter, soup, eggs, or savory meals.
Notes
- Cold butter is essential for flaky biscuit layers.
- Sourdough discard and active starter both work well.
- Add extra buttermilk gradually if the dough feels too dry.
- The biscuits freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Cheddar can be replaced with Gruyère, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
- Fresh herbs or jalapeños make excellent additions.
- Reheat in the oven for the crispiest texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
