Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits (Barefoot Contessa recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 cup(s) flour
• 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 12 tablespoon(s) butter cold and diced
• 1/2 cup(s) buttermilk
• 2 egg cold
• 1 cup(s) cheddar (extra sharp) grated
• 1 tablespoon(s) milk

Preparation

1. preheat oven to 425 degrees


2. place 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl
3. with mixer on low, slowly add butter pieces and butter is the size of peas


4. combine buttermilk, 1 egg and beat lightly - add to flour mixture slowly


5. in small bowl combine cheddar with small amount of flour - add to mixer slowly


6. turn off mixer - transfer dough to well floured board and lightly knead (6 times)


7. roll dough into rectangle (10x5 inches)
8. cut into 8 biscuits


9. transfer to pan lined with parchment paper
10. coat with egg / milk mixture (1 egg with 1 tbsp milk - mixed)


11. bake 20-25 minutes until tops browned and cooked through)