Made with only 4 ingredients in less than 30 minutes, this easy cheddar cheese biscuit recipe is super simple to make. And is versatile enough to be served at almost any meal.
In a food processor, pulse the flour, cheese, and pepper until the cheese has been chopped into tiny pieces and mixed well into the flour.
Add the heavy cream to the food processor and pulse until the batter forms a large ball.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead the bread, folding it over, about 6 times.
Pat the dough down to about 1 inch thickness.
Cut into circles with a biscuit cutter.
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown on top.
Serve warm or cold.
Notes
For softer, taller biscuits, place the biscuits closely together.
Avoid using packaged shredded cheese for this recipe. It has been coated with additives that keep it from sticking, and will affect the consistency of the biscuits.
Biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Substitutions
If you don't have self-rising flour, stir together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Then use 2 cups of this mixture in the recipe (there will be a little left over).
You can substitute any type of shredded cheese for the cheddar.
For additional flavor, add about 1 Tablespoon of fresh chopped herbs or 1 teaspoon of dried herbs such as chives, oregano, or basil.