Fluffy Apple-Cheddar Biscuits

Name: Fluffy Apple-Cheddar Biscuits
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 c. all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp. sugar; 1 tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. peeled, finely chopped Granny Smith apple; 3/4 c. shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 10 tbsp. butter, frozen and coarsely grated; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 3/4 c. whole milk; 1 large egg, beaten

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 2, 2016

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fluffy apple cheddar biscuits on a gray plate

Mike Garten

Yields:

16 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits beat out regular dinner rolls.

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup peeled, finely chopped Granny Smith apple
3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
10 Tbsp. butter, frozen and coarsely grated
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, beaten

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in apple, Cheddar, butter, green onions, and black pepper. Make well in center of mixture. Add milk and egg; slowly stir together until combined but still shaggy.
3. Step 3Transfer dough to lightly floured surface; gently knead until dough just comes together. Gently pat into 1"-thick square. With floured chef’s knife, cut dough into 16 squares. Arrange on prepared sheet, spacing 1" apart. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are deep golden brown. Serve warm. Biscuits can be baked, cooled completely and stored in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days. Just before serving, reheat in 425 degrees F oven 8 minutes or until hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 195; Protein 5g; Carbohydrate 22g; Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 6g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sodium 285mg.

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