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sourdough cheddar biscuits stacked on a wooden cutting board

Sourdough Cheddar Bay Drop Biscuits

Fluffy sourdough cheddar bay drop biscuits made with Crisco and buttermilk, topped with garlic butter & parsley. Easy, cheesy, and delicious!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
ferment 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 20 biscuits
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

Biscuit dough

  • 2 Cup flour
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbs Crisco
  • 1 Cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup starter or discard

Garlic butter

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 TBS parsley

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  • Stir in buttermilk and sourdough starter.
  • Fold in cheddar cheese.
  • Cover and allow dough to ferment for 1-8 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Drop dough onto sheet with spoons (crispy edges) or ice cream scoop (uniform biscuits).
  • Bake 15–18 minutes.
  • Brush hot biscuits with garlic butter and parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal
Keyword sourdough
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