Cheddar Chive Biscuits

Dough

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt — reduced — the cheese brings its own
• 1/3 cup Cold butter, cubed
• 1 1/4 cups Sharp cheddar, shredded and kept cold
• 3 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped
• 1 cup Buttermilk, cold

Finish

• 2 tbsp Butter, melted

Prep

1. Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet.

Dough

1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then cut in the cold butter until it looks like coarse crumbs.
2. Toss in the cold shredded cheddar and chives, then stir in the buttermilk just until combined into a shaggy dough.

Shape

1. Drop rough mounds onto the sheet, spaced apart. (Tip: Keep the cheese cold right up until it goes in the oven — melted or softened cheese blends into the dough instead of staying in distinct pockets.)

Bake

1. Bake until golden and the cheese on top is bubbling and lightly browned.

Finish

1. Brush with melted butter as soon as they come out, if using.