Chive And Cheddar Biscuits

These were so good with chili (we had them with recipe#178296) and a great way to use up some garden chives! Recipe source: saveur (april 2007)

Preheat oven to 450-degrees f.

In a large bowl combine dry ingredients together.

Cut in butter using two knives or a pastry cutter until mixture is about the size of peas.

Stir in buttermilk , cheese and chives , stirring with a fork to form a loose dough.

Turn dough out onto a floured board , kneading dough a few times and then pat into a 6-inch x 9-inch rectangle.

Fold into thirds like a letter and then pat into a 6 x 9 inch rectangle again.

Dip edges of 3-inch biscuit cutter into flour and cut out 6 biscuits.

Transferring biscuits to a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with pam or lined with parchment paper.

Form and cut dough for another biscuit or two.

Brush tops of biscuits with cream.

Bake for 14-16 minutes or until biscuits are browned.

flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, baking soda, butter, buttermilk, cheddar cheese, chives, heavy cream