Flaky biscuits are perfect for luring family to the brunch table. If using unsalted butter, increase salt by 1/4 tsp (1 mL).
- Portion size 12 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2008
Ingredients
Method
In bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in cheese and chives; stir in buttermilk to form soft dough.On lightly floured surface, gently knead dough 10 times. Pat into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick round. Using 2-1/2-inch (6 cm) floured round cutter and pressing scraps together, cut out 12 rounds.
Bake on parchment paper–lined baking sheet in centre of 425°F (220°C) oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 24 hours; warm in 350°F/ 180°C oven for 5 minutes.)
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 207 mg
- Protein 9 g
- Calories 419.0
- Total fat 20 g
- Cholesterol 141 mg
- Saturated fat 10 g
- Total carbohydrate 52 g
%RDI
- Iron 9.0
- Folate 28.0
- Calcium 15.0
- Vitamin A 14.0
- Vitamin C 15.0
