Cheddar-Thyme Flaky Biscuits

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Anxious to utilize my herb garden, I took advantage of my favorite biscuit recipe to make these Cheddar-thyme flaky biscuits—excellent with chicken and salad!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter or margarine

  • ¾ cup milk

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar together in a medium bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until pea-sized. Make a well in center of mixture; add milk, Cheddar cheese, and thyme to the well. Gently stir until a soft dough forms.

  3. Roll or pat dough out on a floured surface to 3/4-inch thick; cut into circles and place on a baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms of biscuits are golden brown, 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
12g Fat
24g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 420mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 178mg 14%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 89mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.