Cheddar Chive Biscuits

Ingredients:

Biscuits:

• 3 cups (410 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons (20 g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons (10 g) kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
• 2 sticks (8 oz, 227 g) unsalted butter, cold
• 4 oz (113 g) white or sharp cheddar, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
• 1 cup (260 g) buttermilk, cold, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing the biscuits
• Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Dice the Butter:

• Dice the cold butter into small 1/4-inch cubes. Place the diced butter in a bowl and transfer it to the freezer while you gather the rest of the ingredients.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, and dehydrated onions.
• Stir in the chives and cheddar cheese.

3. Mix in the Butter:

• Remove the butter from the freezer and add it to the dry ingredients. Toss the butter well to coat.
• Using the paddle attachment of the stand mixer, mix on medium-low speed until the mixture resembles clumpy sand with pea-sized pieces of butter.

4. Add the Buttermilk:

• With the mixer running, stream in the cold buttermilk and mix just until the dough begins to clump together.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and press it into an 8x11 inch rectangle.

5. Laminate the Dough:

• Fold the rectangle into thirds and press into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Repeat this folding and pressing process 3 more times.
• After the final fold, press the dough into a 9-inch square about 1 inch thick.

6. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

7. Cut and Bake:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 9 equal squares and transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate the biscuits for 30 minutes to chill.
• Brush the tops of the biscuits with the remaining 2 tablespoons of buttermilk and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffy and golden brown.

Serve these delicious Cheddar and Chive Biscuits warm and enjoy!