Fluffy savory biscuits loaded with ricotta, garlic, and cheeses. Perfect for snacks or as a side dish.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Dairy & Cheese
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
07 - 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
08 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 cup buttermilk, cold
→ Garlic & Herbs
11 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
13 - 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground black pepper until evenly blended.
03 - Add cold and cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Fold in shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chives until the components are distributed throughout.
05 - Gently mix in ricotta cheese and cold buttermilk until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain biscuit tenderness.
06 - Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, portion dough into 12 equal mounds and arrange evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Place biscuits in the oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown on top.
08 - Remove biscuits from the oven. Optionally brush tops with melted butter and garnish with extra chopped parsley. Serve warm.
