Potato Biscuits with Cheddar and Scallions | America's Test Kitchen

Name: Potato Biscuits with Cheddar and Scallions | America's Test Kitchen
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces/354 grams) all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup instant potato flakes; 3 ounces (85 grams) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (3/4 cup); 4 scallions, sliced thin; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, chilled

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The science was promising, but the biscuits were disappointing. We found an unlikely solution in a convenience product.

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Desserts or Baked Goods
Breakfast & Brunch
Quick Breads

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces/354 grams) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup instant potato flakes
3 ounces (85 grams) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
4 scallions, sliced thin
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, chilled