Description
Flaky, buttery biscuits infused with fresh chives and a touch of cracked black pepper for a savory twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Stir in chopped chives.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold over 2–3 times, then pat again and cut biscuits.
- Place biscuits close together on prepared baking sheet. Optional: brush tops with buttermilk or melted butter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh chives for the best flavor and color.
- Freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 2 months and bake from frozen.
- To reheat, warm baked biscuits in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg