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Silver Dollar Cheese Biscuits

Silver Dollar Cheese Biscuits
Image Credit:
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Written By: Ken Haedrich Cookbook 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. Whether you’re hosting a get-together or enjoying a cozy night in, these delicious biscuits are sure to be a 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. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk to blend. Add butter and cut it into 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 oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  3. Add 1 cup of cheddar to flour mixture and toss to combine. Make a well and add buttermilk. Using a large fork or wooden spoon, stir until mixture forms dough that sticks together and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Let it rest for 1 minute.
  4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Using floured hands, knead dough two or three times. Pat or roll it to about 2/3-inch thick. Press a 1-1/4 inch (or similar) biscuit cutter into dough. Place rounds on prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced and close together. Gather, shape, and cut the scraps. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crusty. 
  5. To reheat, wrap in aluminum foil and place in a warm oven for 10 minutes.

About The Author
Ken Haedrich

Ken Haedrich

Cookbook 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.