Benne Seed Biscuits Recipe
Fluffy biscuits with cheddar and chive.
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Ingredients
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Benne Seed Biscuit Ingredients
Method
Benne Seed Biscuit Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Cheese and Chives
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
- 5
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix the milk and benne seeds together.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry
Add the milk and benne seed mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
- 8
Bake
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.