Ina's Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (lightly spooned, not packed)
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (double‑acting)
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1.5 sticks Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into pea‑sized pieces)
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk (cold)
• 1 large Egg (cold, beaten)
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (grated, cold)
• 1 Egg (for egg wash, beaten with 1 tbsp water or milk)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cut in Cold Butter

   Add the cold unsalted butter pieces to the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the pieces are about the size of peas.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Cheddar

   Grate the sharp cheddar cheese, then toss it with about 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent clumping.

   Time: PT5M

4. Whisk Wet Ingredients

   In a small bowl whisk together the cold buttermilk and the beaten egg until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

5. Combine All Components

   Pour the wet mixture into the flour‑butter bowl, add the flour‑tossed cheddar, and stir gently until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.

   Time: PT3M

6. Shape the Dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat it into a rectangle about 10×5 inches and 3/4‑inch thick.

   Time: PT5M

7. Cut Biscuits

   Using a sharp knife or biscuit cutter, cut the rectangle into 8 equal pieces, about 3/4‑inch thick.

   Time: PT3M

8. Refrigerate Overnight

   Place the biscuits on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 30 minutes).

   Time: PT0M

9. Preheat Oven

   When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

10. Apply Egg Wash and Extra Cheddar

    Brush the tops of the chilled biscuits with the egg wash and sprinkle with a little extra grated cheddar and a pinch of salt.

    Time: PT5M

11. Bake Biscuits

    Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the biscuits are puffed, golden brown, and the cheese on top is melted and slightly crisp.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 425°F

12. Cool Slightly

    Remove from oven and let the biscuits rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

52g

Fat

54g

Fiber

2g