Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 8 grams baking powder
- 3 grams baking soda
- 4 grams sugar
- 5 grams salt
Wet Ingredients
- 200 grams sourdough discard
- 120 grams half & half (light cream)
Other Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter, frozen Grate using a cheese grater
- 113 grams cheddar cheese, shredded Use freshly grated for better flavor
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, chives, parsley, etc.)
- 3 grams garlic powder
- 28 grams butter, melted For brushing the baked biscuits
Method
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Grate the frozen butter with a cheese grater and add it to the dry ingredients, mixing until it resembles small peas.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, herbs, and garlic powder.
- In a separate measuring cup, whisk the cold sourdough discard and half & half until smooth.
- Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Dough Handling
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle. Be careful not to over mix; you want a light texture.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, then fold it in half longways. Fold it in half again and roll out once more. This process will create flaky layers.
- Roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, remembering to press straight down without twisting.
- Reroll the scraps and repeat until you’ve cut out about 8-9 biscuits.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1/2 inch apart.
- Pop the biscuits in the freezer for at least 20 minutes while the oven heats up. This helps keep them flaky.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
- Brush the baked biscuits with melted butter and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Notes
To store leftover biscuits, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can seal them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to a month. Just reheat them in the oven when you're ready to enjoy!
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