Description
These Leek and Cheese Biscuits are savory, flaky, and packed with cheesy goodness. Perfect as a side dish or enjoyed on their own, these homemade biscuits are a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped leeks (white and light green parts only)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheddar and leeks. Add buttermilk and mix gently until dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a rectangle, fold, and pat out again. Cut out biscuits, place on baking sheet, brush with buttermilk, and bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Pair with soups or eggs
- Variations: Use Gruyère or add cayenne
- Freeze unbaked biscuits for later use
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
