Giant Cheddar Beer Biscuits
Description
These Cheddar Beer biscuits made with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale are the perfect dish for any summer brunch or BBQ. Extra large, and full of flavor; Serve with gravy, bacon and eggs, or alongside some grilled chicken and veggies and you have summer on a plate.
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups Flour
- 3/4 Cups Cold Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
- 3 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 3/4 Cups @sierranevada Pale Ale
- 2T Butter, melted + 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F
- Combine Flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut the Butter into the flour mix until it resembles a thick cornmeal.
- Use a pastry cutter or forks Mix in the cheese and stir in the beer using a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together.
- Use your hands to create a thin rectangle out of the dough.
- Fold sides in to create an envelope, and flatten again. Repeat folds 5-6 times to create good layers. After the final fold dough should be about 3/4in thick. Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut rounds (don’t twist the cutter when pulling up, this will make the biscuits flat)
- Place biscuits on a lined sheet pan and cook in a preheated oven and cook for 12-15 minutes until raised and golden.
- Brush biscuits with the melted butter and garlic mix and serve warm.
