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Silver Dollar Cheese Biscuits

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Becky Luigart-Stayner
Written By: Ken Haedrich Author and Expert Baker
Yield
Makes 18 to 20 biscuits.
Category
Bread
Course
Breads
Credit
The Old Farmer's Almanac EATS

Silver Dollar Cheese Biscuits—the perfect snack for any occasion! These bite-sized golden biscuits are packed with savory cheese and a hint of buttery goodness, making them the ideal treat to serve at parties, gatherings, or even as a quick snack on the go. Whether you’re hosting a get-together or enjoying a cozy night in, these delicious cheese biscuits are sure to be a crowd favorite.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces
1-1⁄2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
3⁄4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Add the butter and cut it into the dry ingredients with a pastry blender or rub it with your fingers, until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly butter a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Add 1 cup of the cheese to the flour mixture and toss lightly, to combine. Make a well and add the buttermilk. Using a large fork or wooden spoon, stir until the mixture forms dough that sticks together and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Let it rest for 1 minute.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Using floured hands, knead the dough two or three times. Pat or roll to be about 2/3 of an inch thick. Press a 1-1/4 inch (or similar) biscuit cutter into the dough. Place the rounds on the baking sheet, evenly spaced and close together. Gather, shape, and cut the scraps. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crusty. Serve. To reheat, wrap in aluminum foil and place in a warm oven for 10 minutes.

About The Author
Ken Haedrich

Ken Haedrich

Author and Expert Baker

Ken Haedrich is one of America’s leading baking authorities and a prolific writer—the author of 17 cookbooks and hundreds of magazine articles. Ken has received numerous accolades for his work and is ...
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Comments

<span>Elaine</span> Sun, 03/02/2025 - 17:31
Concerning the silver dollar cheese biscuits: the recipe calls for a 1/4" biscuit cutter. In diameter??? That would make teeny pea-sized biscuits. What size is actually recommended?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Mon, 03/03/2025 - 09:44

Hi, Elaine. You are right, those would be some pretty petite biscuits! The correct measurement is 1-1/4 inches.