Goat Cheese Chive Biscuits
Tender, golden biscuits infused with creamy goat cheese and fresh chives. Perfectly flaky, savory, and satisfying, they are a simple yet elegant addition to any meal. Quick to mix, fold, and bake, they are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to hearty mains.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- 1 pastry cutter (or fork)
- 1 rolling pin (optional)
- 1 biscuit cutter
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 4 Tbsp chopped fresh or dried chives
- 2 Tbsp cold butter cubed
- 3 Tbsp shortening
- 4 oz goat cheese at room temperature
- 1/3 cup milk
- Extra flour for dusting
- Melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven for Perfect Baking: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that your biscuits bake evenly, rise beautifully, and develop a golden, crisp exterior while staying tender inside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder. Stir in 4 tablespoons of fresh or dried chives. This combination forms a flavorful base and ensures that your biscuits are evenly seasoned and fluffy.
- Incorporate Shortening: Add 3 tablespoons of cold shortening to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, cut the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The shortening helps create tender, flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Add Cold Butter for Extra Flakiness: Cut 2 tablespoons of cold butter into small cubes and incorporate them into the flour mixture using the pastry cutter. Continue mixing until the mixture looks like rough cornmeal with small pea-sized pieces of butter throughout. These butter pockets will melt during baking, giving your biscuits a delicate, flaky texture.
- Prepare Goat Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine 4 ounces of room-temperature goat cheese with 1/3 cup of milk. Stir together until the goat cheese is slightly broken down and partially blended with the milk. It does not need to be completely smooth—small chunks will add texture and pockets of creamy flavor in your biscuits.
- Form the Dough: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredient mixture and pour in the goat cheese and milk mixture. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. The dough will be wet and sticky, which is normal and ensures a tender biscuit. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits light.
- Knead the Dough: Generously flour your work surface and turn the sticky dough out onto it. Lightly flour your hands and begin kneading the dough by folding it over onto itself, pressing gently. Fold and pat the dough 3–4 times until it comes together into a smooth, cohesive mass. Be sure to add small amounts of flour as needed to prevent sticking, but avoid over-flouring, which can make biscuits tough.
- Flatten and Shape the Dough: Pat the dough gently into a 1-inch thick rectangle or circle, maintaining even thickness throughout. This ensures that the biscuits bake uniformly. Using a biscuit cutter, press straight down without twisting to create clean edges. Collect scraps, gently re-pat, and cut additional biscuits.
- Arrange Biscuits on Baking Sheet: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. For soft, tender sides, allow the biscuits to touch each other slightly. For more golden, crisp edges, space them apart. Lightly brush the tops with melted butter, which adds flavor and helps achieve a golden-brown finish.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, turning the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning. The biscuits are done when they are puffed, golden, and lightly firm to the touch.
- Finish with Butter: Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with additional melted butter. This final touch adds richness, shine, and a subtle savory flavor that enhances the chives and goat cheese.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. They are perfect alongside breakfast dishes, brunch spreads, soups, or roasted meats. Enjoy the tender, flaky layers, the creamy pockets of goat cheese, and the subtle oniony-chive flavor in every bite.
Notes
- Use room-temperature goat cheese for easier incorporation and a smoother texture in the biscuits.
- Cold butter and shortening are essential for creating flaky layers—avoid soft or melted fats.
- Chives can be fresh or dried, but fresh chives offer a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
- Don’t overmix the dough; a sticky, slightly wet dough produces tender, fluffy biscuits.
- Brushing with melted butter both before and after baking ensures a rich, golden crust.
