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Cheddar Chive Tea Biscuits

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Snack Canadian
Cheddar Chive Tea Biscuits
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 cup milk, or as needed
Instructions
1
Firstly, preheat your oven to a high temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius.
2
To make the biscuit mixture, combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Use two knives or a pastry blender to work the shortening into the dry ingredients until you achieve a rough, crumbly texture. Then, gently fold in the Cheddar cheese and chives until well combined.
3
Next, gradually add milk to the mixture, stirring constantly until you form a smooth, pliable dough.
4
Now, transfer the dough to a lightly dusted surface and knead it with your hands until it becomes smooth and even, about 15 times. This will help develop the gluten in the dough.
5
Using a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 inch. This will help you achieve the perfect biscuit shape.
6
Cut out your biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place the cut-out biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving some space between each biscuit.
7
If you have any leftover dough trimmings, simply press them together and roll out the dough again to cut more biscuits.
8
Finally, bake your biscuits in the preheated oven until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.