Vegan Cheddar and Chive Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (kosher or table salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 cup vegan cheddar
- 3/4 cup almond milk
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees (f)
Line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper; set aside
In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper; whisk well to combine
Add the vegan butter to the flour and using your fingertips rub the butter into the mix, stopping when the mixture is a coarse meal
Stir in the chives and vegan cheddar
Gradually add the almond milk stir with a fork just until a messy (sticky) ball is formed
Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface and knead (with very floured hands) until the dough has been worked into a ball; about 6-7 times should do it
Don't overwork the dough as they won't rise well
Less kneading is better
Pat the ball down into a 1" thick round, then use a biscuit cutter to cut out as many rounds as possible, re-rolling the scraps as needed
I like to fold the dough in half, then cut out the biscuits to create larger ones with more layers
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet bottom side up as it should be more flat
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown
