Cheddar Biscuits with Chive Butter

Ingredients

• Chive Butter:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Cheddar Biscuits:
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold butter
• 1 1/4 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

Beat softened butter, chives, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well-combined and smooth.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Cut cold butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles oatmeal. Add Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Stir buttermilk into flour mixture until dough is just-moistened.

Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and gently knead until dough comes together, about 6 to 8 times. Roll dough into a 9-inch square (1/2 inch thick) with a floured rolling pin. Cut dough lengthwise into 4 strips and crosswise into 6 strips. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg.

Bake biscuits in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool until warm, at least 15 minutes. Serve with chive butter.