Einkorn Cheddar Drop Biscuits
Einkorn cheddar drop biscuits are easy and nutritious. The added Greek yogurt and cheddar cheese create rustic biscuits that are soft, tender, and delicious. Plus, they are on the table in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups 206g einkorn flour (fresh-milled or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon 12g baking powder
- 2 teaspoon 6g kosher salt
- 5 tablespoon 70g cold butter, divided
- 1 cup 240g Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup 120g cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Place your cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 400° F.
- While you wait for the oven and skillet to warm, whisk the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Cube or shred 4 tablespoons of cold butter (I prefer shredding it on a cheese grater) and incorporate it into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter until the butter pieces are pea-sized.
- Stir in the yogurt until combined. Set aside for 5-10 minutes so the flour can absorb the moisture from the yogurt.
- While the dough rests, use a box grater to shred the cheese (or if you are using pre-shredded cheese, prop up your feet for a few).
- Fold in the cheese. I use my hands to do this, but I try to fold it in quickly so the butter doesn't get too warm.
- Remove the skillet from the preheated oven. Place the remaining tablespoon of butter into the hot skillet. Use a pastry brush or spatula to coat the skillet with melted butter.
- Use a spoon or your hands to place 12 biscuits in the skillet. I like to shape them into a loose ball and let them touch so the edges stay light and fluffy.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Notes
- The bottom of these biscuits gets toasty. If you prefer less browning on the bottom, drop the heat to 350° F and increase the bake time.
- Einkorn flour requires more hydration than all-purpose flour. So, if your dough seems a little dry, add an extra dollop or two of Greek yogurt.
- I prefer using full-fat yogurt, but any Greek yogurt will work.
- You can divide the dough into bigger or smaller biscuits. Just adjust the baking time as necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 408mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
