Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarse grate
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 6 teaspoons unsalted butter, cold and in chunks
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, stirred well at room temperature

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Add cheeses and stir to coat with flour.

3. 3

   Add butter and work into mixture until it resembles a coarse meal.

4. 4

   Stir in buttermilk just until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Set aside and prepare a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Line a baking sheet or sheet pan with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Drop biscuit dough by spoonfuls onto sheet.

8. 8

   Baked in preheated oven for 30 - 45 minutes until biscuits are puffed and golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove from sheet to wire rack immediately and let cool.