Description
These sourdough discard cheddar biscuits are cheesy, flaky, and garlicky with a buttery finish. A quick and flavorful use for unfed sourdough starter.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
— Garlic Herb Butter Topping —
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until mixture is crumbly.
4. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Add sourdough discard and buttermilk. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed.
8. While hot, brush tops with garlic herb butter. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overmix the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
Add a pinch of Old Bay or cayenne for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Biscuits
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: sourdough discard cheddar biscuits, garlic biscuits, cheesy sourdough biscuits