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Fontina Chive Biscuits

Fontina Chive Biscuits

Angelina
Loaded with fresh chives and fontina cheese, these tender biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to your holiday meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Bread
Servings 24 biscuits

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 tbsp cold butter cut into cubes
  • 10 oz fontina shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 5 oz cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chives chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • flaked sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add flours, baking powder, and salt to food processor and pulse 2-3 times to combine. Add butter and pulse until mixture is a sand-like consistency. Add fontina, cheddar cheese, and chives and pulse to combine. Slowly add buttermilk and pulse until dough forms.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface and shape into a 2-inch thick rectangle. Cut into squares or desired shape. Place biscuits onto parchment lined baking sheet, brush the tops with the beaten egg, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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