Tall and Fluffy Cheddar-Chive Biscuits | America's Test Kitchen

Tall and Fluffy Cheddar-Chive Biscuits | America's Test Kitchen

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Tall, fluffy, and tangy, drop biscuits are the holy grail of biscuit making, but they require just the right mix of ingredients and technique.

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  • Desserts or Baked Goods
  • Quick Breads
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Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (10 ounces/283 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold), cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 2 ounces (57 grams) Parmesan cheese , shredded on large holes of box grater (about 2/3 cup)
  • 1 ounce (28 grams) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk cold, preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (5 ounces/142 grams), distributed in rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted

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