Sourdough Cheddar-herb biscuits

This savory twist on a classic bisquit can be eaten as a snack or paired with a soup or stew to highlight the main dish. 

By | May 20, 2020

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 20-24 Biscuits
Herb Butter
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried or minced fresh parsley
Biscuits
  • 460g (about 2 cups) cold sourdough starter (100% hydration)
  • 140g (about 1 cup) unbleached AP flour
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ tablespoons diced green onions
  • 1/3 cup butter (76g), room temp
  • 1 large egg, whisked

Preparation

Herb Butter

Mix all ingredients together, set aside.

Biscuits

Preheat oven to 400o

Combine starter, flour, cheddar cheese, green onions, baking powder, salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl

Combine butter and whisked egg in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture until just incorporated; be careful not to over-mix the batter

Drop batter by the 3 tablespoonfuls onto parchment-covered baking sheet

Bake for 10 minutes. Then brush melted herb butter mixture on top and continue baking until golden brown (about 5 minutes more)

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 20-24 Biscuits
Herb Butter
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried or minced fresh parsley
Biscuits
  • 460g (about 2 cups) cold sourdough starter (100% hydration)
  • 140g (about 1 cup) unbleached AP flour
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ tablespoons diced green onions
  • 1/3 cup butter (76g), room temp
  • 1 large egg, whisked