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Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter, very cold
- 1 cup (240 g) buttermilk
- 1 cup (135 g) finely grated zucchini, liquid squeezed out after measuring
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 4 ounces (113 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
- Grate the cold butter and mix it into the dry ingredients gently.
- Add buttermilk, zucchini, chives, and cheddar; stir until combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a rectangle, and fold five times.
- Cut biscuits using a cutter and place in a skillet.
- Bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Notes
Chilled ingredients help achieve a flaky texture.
Avoid over-mixing the dough for a tender biscuit.
Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes before cutting for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg