Rosemary-Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Rosemary-Cheddar Drop Biscuits are the epitome of comfort food with a touch of elegance. They’re tender, flaky, and bursting with the flavors of fresh rosemary and sharp cheddar cheese. What makes these biscuits truly special is how they bring together the best of savory and aromatic flavors, resulting in a delightful experience for your taste buds. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for dinner, these biscuits are sure to impress your family and friends.

My recent travels to the house renewed my love of biscuits (although not as much as my daughter’s love for them). There is something so warming to the soul and palate when you get to enjoy a warm tasty biscuits with or without a meal.

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
4 tablespoons cold, cubed butter
1 cup + 1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, separated
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, dried rosemary, garlic powder, baking powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

3. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined; do not overmix.

5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.

6. Use a biscuit cutter or a sharp knife to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Brush the tops of the biscuits with the remaining 1 tablespoon of buttermilk and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top.

8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

9. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.