Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup cold buttermilk
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder.
- Add cold butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in cheddar cheese and chopped chives.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1–2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
- Brush the tops with melted butter immediately after baking. Garnish with extra chives if desired.
Notes
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack, gouda, or Monterey jack.
- Add chopped jalapeños or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- Use scallions or parsley if chives are unavailable.
- Add smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicier version.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
