Description
These Leek and Cheese Biscuits are savory, flaky, and packed with the sharp flavor of cheddar and delicate sweetness of sautéed leeks. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side to soups and stews, they combine a tender crumb with a golden crust and a rich, cheesy taste enhanced by the subtle bite of black pepper.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium leek (white and light green parts only), finely chopped and sautéed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the texture resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create flaky biscuits.
- Add Cheese and Leeks: Stir in the grated sharp cheddar cheese and the sautéed leeks, incorporating them evenly throughout the mixture to infuse flavor.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix as this can toughen the biscuits.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick round shape, preparing it for cutting.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits from the dough. Re-roll any scraps as needed to use all the dough.
- Arrange and Brush: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet so they are slightly touching each other. Brush the tops lightly with additional buttermilk to promote browning.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 14–16 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Let the biscuits cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm, optionally with butter or as an accompaniment to your favorite soup or stew.
Notes
- Use very cold butter to achieve the flakiest biscuit texture.
- You can substitute the sharp cheddar cheese with Gruyère or a blend of your favorite cheeses for a different flavor profile.
- Serve these biscuits warm with butter or alongside hearty soups and stews for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
