Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes Cheddar Drop Biscuits 4.2 (51) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 16 biscuits Sharp white cheddar and chives add extra flavor to these simple drop biscuits. Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon coarse salt Pinch cayenne pepper 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 6 ounces sharp white cheddar, shredded 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk, well shaken 3 tablespoons chopped chives Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees with racks in upper and lower third positions. Line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Work butter into flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your fingers until butter is incorporated and pea-size lumps remain. Stir in cheddar, then buttermilk and chives, just until dough comes together. Using two spoons, drop 1/4 cup quantities of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake in oven until golden brown, 12-14 minutes, rotating baking sheets once. Rate it Print