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Fluffy Smoked Cheddar and Chive Biscuits Easy Recipe with Honey Butter

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These fluffy biscuits combine smoky cheddar and fresh chives, topped with creamy honey butter for a perfect cozy treat. Quick and easy to make, they are ideal for brunch or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, cold
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. Stir in the shredded smoked cheddar and chopped fresh chives evenly.
  5. Slowly add the cold buttermilk, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but hold together. Do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a ¾-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over onto itself and pat out again. Repeat folding two or three times to create flaky layers.
  7. Cut the dough into 2 ½-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass rim. Press straight down without twisting to keep edges sharp. Gather scraps and repeat until all dough is used.
  8. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, arranging them slightly touching for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
  9. Brush the tops with melted butter before baking.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits puff up and turn golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning edges.
  11. While baking, mix softened butter with honey until smooth to make honey butter.
  12. Serve the biscuits warm with a generous spread of honey butter.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky layers. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough biscuits. Folding the dough multiple times creates tender layers. Preheat oven for at least 20 minutes for best rise. For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter and plant-based milk with vinegar. You can substitute chives with thyme or rosemary, and smoked cheddar with other cheeses like gouda or sharp cheddar.

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