Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
February 02, 2013 Recipes
The science behind bread is very interesting. In order to make bread rise you need bubbles. To create these bubbles and make a soft light bread, there are two options.
First, you can use yeast which ferments the natural sugars in flour into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This will also create a unique flavor which in the case of biscuits is undesirable.
The second option, which we will use in this recipe, is a leavening agent called baking powder. Baking powder is a combination of acid (sodium aluminum sulfate and mono calcium phosphate) and a base or alkaline chemical (sodium bicarbonate AKA-baking soda). When the acid and base react with the liquid in the biscuit mix, they create carbon dioxide bubbles which will make the dough rise.
I have been working on perfecting the biscuit recipe for years. I have finally figured it out. It is not a technically difficult recipe and only requires basic ingredients. You will not be disappointed!
First, you can use yeast which ferments the natural sugars in flour into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This will also create a unique flavor which in the case of biscuits is undesirable.
The second option, which we will use in this recipe, is a leavening agent called baking powder. Baking powder is a combination of acid (sodium aluminum sulfate and mono calcium phosphate) and a base or alkaline chemical (sodium bicarbonate AKA-baking soda). When the acid and base react with the liquid in the biscuit mix, they create carbon dioxide bubbles which will make the dough rise.
I have been working on perfecting the biscuit recipe for years. I have finally figured it out. It is not a technically difficult recipe and only requires basic ingredients. You will not be disappointed!
Ingredients:
2 cups of all purpose white flour
1 Tbsp of salt
2 tsp of baking powder
2 Tbsp of cold butter
1 cup of buttermilk
1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or combination)
1 Tbsp of garlic
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and cold butter by hand until a gritty texture is achieved.
3. Add buttermilk and mix until barely combined.
4. Add cheese and garlic and mix again until evenly dispersed.
5. Form into 8 large biscuits and place on a silicone mat or parchment paper.
6. Spray top of biscuits with oil or brush with more melted butter.
6. Bake at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes.
7. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving (if you can wait that long).
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