Cheddar Biscuits

Cheddar Biscuits

2 T butter, melted in each baking pan or skillet

3 c flour

1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 1/2 tsp sugar

1 1/2 T baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 sticks COLD butter, cubed and stuck in

                  freezer until needed

1 3/4 c COLD buttermilk

1 T seafood seasoning

1 c shredded cheddar

• PH oven to 425°; set rack in middle of oven. Coat bottom and sides of 12” cast iron skillet with melted butter; set aside.

• In stand mixer, with whisk attachment, add flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add in COLD cubed butter, and mix until coarse, pea sized crumbs appear.

• Switch to dough hook. Add in COLD buttermilk, seafood seasoning and cheddar gently. Do NOT overwork the dough. Lift the hook and use silicone spatula to make sure all the flour is loosely incorporated.

• Divide dough into 8 1/2 cup portions. Shape into a biscuit. Place in prepared pan(s).

• Bake ~22-30 minutes, until insides are done and tops are deep golden brown.