I was inspired to make these biscuits by Buttermilk Biscuits with Goat Cheese and Chive from Simply Recipes. I didn’t have the ingredients on hand that the author did, so I improvised.
- 1 1/2 cups freshly ground soft white wheat flour
- 1/2 cup freshly ground barley flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 4oz grated cheese (I used a sharp cheddar)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
Combine wheat and barley flour with nutmeg, garlic powder, and tarragon. Cut in butter with a pastry blender. Stir in grated cheese. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until just mixed and then squash together by hand into a ball. Let sit a room temperature for 12-24 hours.
Flatten dough a bit and sprinkle baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the top. Knead gently into the dough 10 times.
Roll out into a circle and cut into 8 pieces like you would a pie. Or you can use a biscuit cutter. Brush with buttermilk. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Bake at 425 degrees for 12-14 minutes.
I have just found your blog, and am adding it to my favorites! I am thrilled to find a blog with recipes other families have used and that aren’t THAT “out-there”! I will be spending a lot of time here this week!! One question, though…could I substiute kefir for the buttermilk in this recipe?
Momma
My guess is that kefir or yogurt would be a fine substitute for buttermilk in this recipe. But the only way to know for sure is try it. Let me know how it goes.