Savory Cheddar and Sage Biscuits
Light, fluffy, buttery, buttermilk biscuits get a savory makeover with cheddar and sage. The sharpness of the cheddar cheese and the earthiness of the sage are a match made in heaven. They are the perfect savory addition to your next brunch!
Equipment
- 1 10" cast iron skillet or baking pan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp buttermilk, chilled
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 egg + 1 teaspoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the butter.
- Using a pastry blender (or 2 forks), work the butter into the flour, until the butter is incorporated and resembles the size of peas.
- Add the buttermilk, cheddar, and sage. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently mix until the dough is fully combined. The dough will look shaggy but should hold together. Don't overmix.
- Using your hands, turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Flatten the dough into a rough rectangle, about 1" thick. Begin to fold the dough inward on itself. Turn the dough 90 degrees, and repeat the fold 2 more times, each time, flattening the dough gently with your hands. After folding reshape into a rectangle about 1" thick.
- Using a 3" biscuit cutter dipped in flour, press down firmly into the dough and lift out the biscuit shape (do not twist the biscuit cutter as this will seal the edges and won't allow the biscuits to rise). Continue to cut biscuits, until you use up the dough. You should get around 7 biscuits.
- Place the biscuits in a 10" cast iron skillet or baking pan lined with parchment. Brush the tops of the biscuits with egg wash. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top. Remove and allow to cool.
- Serve warm with some butter.
Nutrition*
Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.8g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 15.9g | Saturated Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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