Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

When I know times are gonna get hectic, like this past week, I try to get a jump on a few things for the family. I like to have several homemade dishes that the boys can pop in the toaster or microwave plus be time savers.  I made a batch of these biscuits and they were just what we needed for an easy breakfast.  They are really yummy toasted and when you add an egg with a little sausage or bacon...you are out the door in no time!

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups buttermilk ( make your own with 1 3/4 scant cut of milk and 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon vinegar)

2 tbsp baking powder

2½ tsp salt

Dash of cayanne pepper

9 tbsp butter - 1 stick plus 1 tbsp

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1 large egg - beaten (for egg wash)

• Cut cold butter into pieces and allow to soften on counter while mixing dry ingredients.
• In a large bowl add flour, baking powder and salt, mix well.
• Place the flour mixture in the bowl of stand mixer, add butter and grated cheese.
• Using the paddle attachment mix until the butter forms into small peas.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Add the buttermilk to the mixer and continue mixing until dough comes together.
• Turn dough onto a floured surface and kneading several times.
• Roll out dough to 1/2 inch think.
• Using a round cookie cutter or drinking glass, cut out biscuits.
• Brush biscuits with the egg wash and bake in oven for about 20-25 minutes then let cool on a wire rack.
• Store in airtight container.