Name: Blue Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits
Yield: Makes 8
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour or whole grain pastry flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk; Ground black pepper

Tender biscuits that are rich and flavorful.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour or whole grain pastry flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup crumbled blue cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk

Ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add shortening; using fingertips, rub in until coarse crumbs form. Mix in 3/4 cup cheese, chives, and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme. Make well in center; add 1 cup buttermilk and stir until dough forms, gradually mixing in dry ingredients.
Step 2
Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Knead gently until combined, about 5 turns. Pat dough into 1-inch-thick rectangle. Cut into 8 squares. Transfer squares to baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon buttermilk. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme. Sprinkle with pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Bake biscuits until golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TagsBiscuit Pastries Southern American Whole Wheat Flour Flour Blue Cheese Cheese Dairy Buttermilk Side Dinner Brunch Nut Free Vegetarian Quick Baking Fall Bon Appétit

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