HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutes
MAKES about 12 biscuits
INGREDIENTS
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded extra-old Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated peeled Cortland or Spartan apple (about 1)
2 green onions, minced
¾ cup milk
DIRECTIONS
In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Using pastry blender or 2 knives,
cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in Cheddar, apple and green onions.
Using fork, stir in milk to form ragged dough.
Drop by ¼ cup, 1½ inches (4 cm) apart, onto parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheet.
Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven until browned, 13 to 15 minutes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, PER BISCUIT: about 157 cal, 5 g pro, 8 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 17 g carb, 1 g fibre, 21 mg chol, 290 mg sodium, 69 mg potassium. % RDI: 12% calcium, 8% iron, 7% vit A, 2% vit C, 14% folate.
TIP FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
Even if you’re a fan of mild Cheddar, you’ll want to choose a shaper variety for these biscuits. Mild cheese won’t be flavourful enough once it’s mixed with the other ingredients.
