Blue Cheese And Chive Biscuits Recipes

BLUE CHEESE BISCUITS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450.
• 2. Put flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, pepper and baking soda in the bowl of a food processor.
• 3. Pulse several time to combine.
• 4. Remove top of processor, and scatter cubes of butter over flour mixture.
• 5. Toss cubes to coat in flour.
• 6. Replace top and pulse several times, until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
• 7. Add the blue cheese and pulse 1-2 more times.
• 8. Pour into a mixing bowl and add chives, add buttermilk and stir.
• 9. Transfer dough to a lightly floured board.
• 10. Work dough to a 3/4 inch circle.
• 11. Cut dough using a preferred cutter.
• 12. Space biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet then brush with melted butter.
• 13. Bake until golden brown about 12 minutes.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CHIVE BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
• Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is the size of peas. (This is a very important step for light, fluffy biscuits.).
• With the mixer on low, add the half-and-half and beat until just mixed-do not over-mix.
• Add the chives and mix until just combined.
• Dump the dough out on a well-floured board and knead lightly into a rectangle 3/4 inch thick.
• Cut out rounds with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
• Brush with the egg wash.
• Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the tops are browned and the insides are firm.
• Serve warm.