Description
These soft, cheesy garlic and herb sourdough biscuits are comforting and easy to make, perfect for a lazy weekend lunch or a cozy pairing with soup.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 280 g All-purpose flour (Main ingredient)
- 8 g Baking powder (Leavening agent)
- 3 g Baking soda (Leavening agent)
- 5 g Salt (Enhances flavor)
- 4 g Sugar (Balances the flavors)
- 3 g Garlic powder (Adds flavor)
- 2 tbsp Fresh herbs (Choose your favorite herbs)
Wet ingredients
- 113 g Unsalted butter, frozen (Grated to create flakiness)
- 28 g Salted butter (For brushing or folding)
- 113 g Cheddar cheese (Sharp cheddar recommended)
- 120 g Half and half (Adds richness)
- 200 g Cold sourdough discard (Adds tang and helps with texture)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, fresh herbs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Grate the frozen unsalted butter into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese.
- In another bowl, mix the half and half and sourdough discard together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until it comes together.
- Roll out or pat down to your desired thickness and cut into biscuits.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, keep the butter frozen while grating for flakier biscuits. Cool the biscuits completely before storing and reheat as recommended.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side, Snack
- Cuisine: American