Cheddar Biscuits

Preheat oven to 425°F. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined. Add cold butter and continue to mix until small pieces form. You could also use a large mixing bowl for this process and cut in the butter if you prefer.

Beat the egg and buttermilk together in a bowl then add it into the dough. Do not over mix. The dough should just begin to come together at this point. Add the cheese and chives and continue to mix. Transfer dough to a well floured surface.

Knead the dough for about a minute. Roll the dough about 1/2″ thick and cut into 3″ rounds. If you don’t have a round cookie cutter, a glass will do the trick!

Place eight biscuits at a time (do not overcrowd) on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Brush the top of each with the egg whites.

Bake for 15 minutes until tops are brown. Serve hot.

Makes 16 biscuits

Recipe adapted from: Ina Garten- Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits.