{"id":80109,"date":"2023-05-17T20:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T18:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=80109"},"modified":"2023-06-28T09:57:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T07:57:15","slug":"biscuits-with-cheddar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/biscuits-with-cheddar\/","title":{"rendered":"Biscuits with Cheddar and Chives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fantastically flavorful, these homemade biscuits with cheddar and chives<\/strong> are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! They are so quick and easy to make! They are tender and flaky and perfect served warm out of the oven.<\/p>\n

A Canadian classic – baking powder biscuits<\/h2>\n

This is a family recipe<\/strong> passed on from my great Aunt Ilse and has been a family favourite for as long as I can remember. The basic biscuit recipe<\/strong> is easy and frill-free. One that doesn\u2019t take any specials skills or complicated methods. You also won\u2019t find any additions of cheese or chives and the best way to enjoy it is served warm spread with butter or jam, or served alongside a warm bowl of soup or stew for dipping them in. No matter how you like to enjoy them, they are definitely a tasty treat.<\/p>\n

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Tips for this easy biscuit recipe<\/h2>\n

There are a couple basic things to keep in mind for making the best biscuits, even with an easy recipe like this.<\/p>\n

Use cold ingredients<\/h3>\n

Most important is to use cold butter and cold buttermilk. This is important for flaky layers! When the pieces of butter melt as the biscuits bake, they release steam and create little pockets of air which is what helps create flaky biscuits. If you think the butter may have been become too soft, then transfer the bowl to the fridge to cool for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Another important factor is to also choose a firm butter rather then the type of butter that is spreadable when cold.<\/p>\n

The shredded cheese should also be cold. And freshly shredded rather than pre-shredded cheese, as it melts much better. And it tastes best!<\/p>\n

Work the dough, but not too much<\/h3>\n

Take care not to over mix or overwork your dough. When cutting the butter into the flour with either a pastry cutter or your hands (you\u2019ll want to work quickly so the butter remains cold), you should achieve a crumbly, sandy mixture. And don\u2019t worry about a few chunky, pea-sized pieces.<\/p>\n

When you mix in the buttermilk, use a fork or a spatula and mix until most of the dry bits are incorporated. Then knead the dough once or twice to bring it together in a ball and pick up the last remaining dry bits on the bottom of the bowl. If needed add a tiny bit more buttermilk to help the dough come together.<\/p>\n

Cut the biscuits without twisting<\/h3>\n

As for cutting the biscuits, use a biscuit cutter<\/a> if you have one, or a small glass. The important thing is to not twist the glass or the cutter! Use a smooth up and down motion. If the dough sticks to the glass, simply bang the bottom of the glass to have it release the dough or use your fingers if using a biscuit cutter. When you use a twisting motion you are actually sealing some of the layers together, which prevents the biscuits from fully rising.<\/p>\n

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