Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled and diced)
  • 6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained, pat dry, and finely chopped)
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (plus more for brushing)

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
  • Cut the butter into the flour using a dough blade, your fingers, or forks until the mixture becomes coarse and no pieces are larger than a pea.
  • Mix in the cheddar cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix in the cream until just combined. Knead lightly to bring the dough together, but don’t overwork. If too dry, add a little more cream.
  • On a lightly floured surface, gently pat the dough down about 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) thick. Use a biscuit cutter (2 1/2-3 inches, 6 1/3-7 1/2 cm) to cut out circles of dough or a sharp knife to cut the dough into triangles. Transfer to prepared baking sheet about 1-2 inches apart. 
  • Place the baking sheet in the freezer while the oven preheats to 425˚F. 
  • Brush the tops of the biscuits with additional cream and bake in preheated oven until golden and flaky, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm with butter, slices of cheese, and even additional sun-dried tomatoes or slices of cured meat.