Small Batch Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
This is a small batch version of a wonderful biscuit recipe that calls for milk powder and cheddar cheese. Or why stick with cheddar? Mix in some pepper jack or onion flavored cheese.
Servings 4 to 6
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for greasing -- this is approximate
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading (125 grams)
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (84 grams)
- ¼ cup dry milk powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold butter (42 grams)
- ⅓ to ½ cup cold water, add gradually! You may need a tiny bit more or less
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet or a small metal or cast iron pan with melted butter.
- Mix the flour, cheese, dry milk, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut or shred in butter (or shortening) to make coarse crumbs.
- Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture comes together. Scrape onto a floured surface.
- Knead dough gently by folding it over on itself about 10 times on the lightly floured surface. Pat into a 4 x 6-inch rectangle and cut into 6 small biscuits or pat into a 4 inch square and cut into 4 large biscuits.
- Place biscuits about 2 inches apart on prepared pan and bake for 16 minutes (check earlier for small biscuits or until light golden brown. If making larger biscuits, you may need up to 20 minutes. Brush with extra melted butter if desired.