Maw Maw’s Cheddar and Chive Garlic Biscuits

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp garlics powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter; melted
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package chives; minced
  • For the topping:
  • 3 tbsp butter; melted
  • 4 cloves garlic; minced

A simple and delicious biscuit.  A perfect side for fried chicken night!

Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne. In another bowl mix butter and buttermilk to combine. Add cheese and chives to dry ingredients. Using a fork, slowly combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just combined. Scoop 1/4 cups drops of dough onto baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and garlic.