Cheese Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (113 g)
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (100 g)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, 25 g)
• ¼ cup milk (or as needed)
• 1 tsp dried herbs (e.g., thyme, oregano, or rosemary) – optional

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Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Incorporate Butter:

• Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add Cheese:

• Mix in the grated cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese (if using). Stir to combine.

5. Form the Dough:

• Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Avoid over-mixing.

6. Shape the Biscuits:

• Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut out desired shapes.
• Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden and puffy.
• Let them cool slightly before serving.

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Nutritional Values (per biscuit):

(Assumes the recipe makes 12 biscuits)

• Calories: ~140-160 kcal
• Protein: ~4 grams (from cheese and milk)
• Carbohydrates: ~10 grams
  • Fiber: ~0.5 grams
  • Sugar: ~0.5 grams
• Fat: ~10 grams
  • Saturated Fat: ~6 grams
• Sodium: ~200-250 mg (from cheese, salt, and baking powder)
• Calcium: ~70-100 mg (from cheese and milk)
• Iron: ~0.5 mg