American Cheddar and Chive Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour sifted
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 tablespoons chives chopped
• 3/4 cup buttermilk cold

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3 Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4 Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
5. 5 Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
6. 6 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently 3-4 times until it holds together.
7. 7 Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
9. 9 Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.