The Perfect Lunch Snack: Pimento Cheese Biscuits
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pimento (diced and drained)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Combine Dry Ingredients
In the bowl of your KitchenAid stand mixer, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low until combined.
- Add Butter
Add in the cold, cubed butter and mix on low until the butter is broken up and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in Cheese and Pimentos
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced pimentos.
- Add Buttermilk
Slowly pour in the buttermilk, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Shape Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round and cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
- Bake
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dough for a subtle kick, or swap the cheddar for a sharper cheese like pepper jack!
