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Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuits

Makes12 biscuits
  • Active Time:15 min
  • Start to Finish:35 min
January 2002
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 6 oz Cheddar, coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, then blend in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in Cheddar and scallions. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
  • Drop dough in 12 equal mounds about 2 inches apart onto a buttered large baking sheet. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
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