Best 7 Fluffy Cheddar Biscuits Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of fluffy cheddar biscuits, a culinary creation that tantalizes taste buds with its irresistible combination of buttery flakiness and sharp cheddar flavor. These golden-brown morsels are a staple of Southern cuisine, often served alongside hearty stews, creamy soups, or simply enjoyed on their own as a delightful snack. With their light and airy texture, each bite melts in your mouth, releasing a burst of cheesy goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this article presents a comprehensive collection of fluffy cheddar biscuit recipes, guiding you through the process of crafting these delectable treats with ease. From classic recipes that evoke nostalgic memories to innovative variations that add a modern twist, this article has something for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERMILK CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup cold buttermilk, shaken
1 cold extra-large egg
1 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk
Maldon sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place 2 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on low, add the butter and mix until the butter is the size of peas.
  • Combine the buttermilk and egg in a small measuring cup and beat lightly with a fork. With the mixer still on low, quickly add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and mix only until moistened. In a small bowl, mix the Cheddar with small handful of flour and, with the mixer still on low, add the cheese to the dough. Mix only until roughly combined.
  • Dump out onto a well-floured board and knead lightly about 6 times. Roll the dough out to a rectangle 10 by 5 inches. With a sharp, floured knife, cut the dough lengthwise in half and then across in quarters, making 8 rough rectangles. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the egg wash, sprinkle with salt, if using, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are browned and the biscuits are cooked through. Serve hot or warm.

FLUFFY CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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These biscuits are golden and crisp outside, light and fluffy inside, and wonderfully cheesy inside and out. They come together in minutes, and triple basting them in butter (before baking, halfway through baking and once more when they come out of the oven) really takes them over the top. You may be tempted to skip the 3 tablespoons of sugar in this otherwise savory biscuit, but don't: It's the secret to the biscuit's tender interior. Inspired by Red Lobster's buttery biscuits, these are drop-style, which means you just scoop up the batter and gently plop it onto baking sheets. Try to handle the dough gently to avoid compressing it, which can result in a less-than-fluffy biscuit.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     brunch, lunch, breads, quick breads, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups/385 grams all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika
1/2 cup/115 grams cold unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus 6 tablespoons/85 grams melted unsalted butter
8 ounces/225 grams sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 2 packed cups)
1 cup/240 milliliters buttermilk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Arrange the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and paprika to combine. Add the 1/2 cup cubed butter and toss until each piece is coated completely in flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to rub the butter into the flour, continuing to work the mixture until the butter is almost fully blended into the dough. There can still be a few larger pieces of butter, but none should be larger than a pea. If the butter feels soft or melty at any point, refrigerate the mixture in the bowl for 15 minutes before continuing.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups/170 grams of the cheese into the flour mixture. Make a well in the center of the bowl. In a liquid measuring cup or in a small bowl with a spout, whisk the buttermilk and egg until well combined. Pour the mixture into the medium bowl and, using a wooden spoon, stir until the mixture is combined. Near the end, you may have to fold it over itself a few times in the bowl to make sure it's uniformly combined. (Resist the urge to use your hands so that the mixture doesn't get too soft or compressed.)
  • Scoop the dough into 12 even portions (about 1/2 cup/80 grams each) onto the prepared sheet pan. Stagger the biscuits on the baking sheets. (You should have 6 biscuits per sheet pan.)
  • Brush each biscuit with the melted butter (you won't use it all) and divide the remaining shredded cheese among the tops of the biscuits (about 2 teaspoons per biscuit).
  • Transfer to the oven and bake the biscuits for 15 minutes, then brush each biscuit with butter again, and rotate the pans between the oven racks. Continue to bake until the biscuits are light golden and the cheese on top is deeply golden, 5 to 10 minutes more. The biscuits should spring back gently when touched in the center.
  • Brush the finished biscuits generously with the remaining butter. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving warm (or cool completely and serve at room temperature).

FLUFFY BISCUITS



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If you're looking for a flaky basic biscuit, this recipe is the best. These golden brown rolls bake up tall, light and tender. They're good on their own, but taste even better served warm and spread with butter or jam. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 8 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Dough will be wet. , On a well-floured surface, knead dough gently 8-10 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. , Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FLUFFY CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Fluffy biscuits from Food Everyday issue 9. Try using this as a topping for Winter Veggies Under a Fluffy Cheddar Blanket.

Provided by Chef Patience

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper.
  • Cut in butter a piece at a time until mixture looks like large crumbs.
  • Add buttermilk and cheese. Mix until combined, flouring your hands as needed, until it sticks together. If it is too sticky, add in some more flour, a little at a time.
  • Do not over mix.
  • Lightly flour a large work surface. Turn out the dough and flatten it to 1 in thickness.
  • Cut out rounds with a floured 2 inch round cutter. Keep spacing as close together as possible. Put the rounds on a baking sheet.
  • Collect any scraps, and, mixing as little as possible, flatten out to 1 in thickness again. Cut out any additional rounds you can.
  • Do not over mix.
  • Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
  • Bake until they look golden brown,. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Rotate the sheet after about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 365.7, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1, Protein 5.4

ALMOST-FAMOUS CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 12-14 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 ounces grated yellow cheddar cheese (about 1 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Lightly mist a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Make the biscuits: Pulse the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening and pulse until combined. Add the butter; pulse 4 or 5 times, or until the butter is in pea-size pieces. Add the cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times. Pour in the milk and pulse just until the mixture is moistened and forms a shaggy dough. Turn out onto a clean surface and gently knead until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
  • Drop the dough onto the baking sheet in scant 1/4-cup portions, 2 inches apart, and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the garlic butter: Melt the butter with the garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Brush the biscuits with the garlic butter and serve warm.

FLAKY CHEDDAR-CHIVE BISCUITS



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These wonderful, buttery biscuits complement any dinner. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in cheese and chives. Add buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times., Pat or roll dough to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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I often serve my family these warm cheddar biscuits with a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs. They freeze well, too. -Colleen Horudko, Warman, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in cheese and shortening until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir until just moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter will help create flaky layers in your biscuits. If your butter is too soft, it will spread out too much and your biscuits will be dense.
  • Work quickly: Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make your biscuits tough. Once the dough comes together, stop mixing and shape it into biscuits.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the biscuits rise more evenly. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Bake at a high temperature: Baking the biscuits at a high temperature will help them rise quickly and create a crispy outer crust.
  • Serve warm: Biscuits are best served warm out of the oven. You can also reheat them in a warm oven or toaster oven.

Conclusion:

These fluffy cheddar biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain or loaded with cheese, herbs, or bacon, these biscuits are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give these fluffy cheddar biscuits a try.

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