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How To Make Biscuits With Cheddar Rosemary & Cranberries

May 9, 2020 by Mahy, Updated November 16, 2020 43 Comments

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Learn how to make Homemade Biscuits using my simple step-by-step recipe and folding technique! Studded with cranberries, rosemary and cheddar, this the Best Biscuit Recipe you’ll ever need with Video!!

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits With Cheddar Rosemary & Cranberries stacked on top of each other.

This post is all about learning how to make biscuits from scratch. Everything you need to know and a homemade buttermilk biscuit recipe with video!
A MUST HAVE for all biscuit lovers who want to learn how to make fluffy, tender, light as air, buttery biscuits at home, completely from scratch!

I love baking days. There’s something utterly relaxing and therapeutic about baking, especially about making biscuits at home – completely from scratch.

And believe me, no matter how people and biscuit recipes intimidate you from baking, once you start and have your first homemade buttermilk biscuit—you won’t ever stop!

 

 

 

BISCUIT RECIPE

Want to learn how to make biscuits at home? Here’s the secret: Really fluffy tender and pillowy biscuit come from the technique more than the recipe. It’s HOW you make the biscuit dough and fold it, not about the exact ingredients.

So while many of us searched and searched for the perfect buttermilk biscuit recipe, the secret wasn’t necessarily in the recipe—it was in the technique.

And I don’t mean to scare you when I say technique. I’m just trying to get your mind off measuring cups and spoons—photos below and the video “how to make biscuits” step by step tutorial are better than a thousand words.

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits With Cheddar Rosemary & Cranberries in a basket with some biscuits lying in front of it

 

close-up of homemade buttermilk biscuit with cranberries, cheddar and rosemary

HOMEMADE BISCUITS

These homemade biscuits are different from drop biscuits—like these easy lemon blueberry drop biscuits which taste like a pillowy soft and slightly crunchy blueberry muffin top. That is another NO-MISS recipe and a perfect way to get started on biscuit baking.

This is a base recipe for homemade biscuits showing you how to make biscuits from scratch and how to season them in different ways. I went for a fall-inspired version and added cheddar rosemary and cranberries to my biscuit dough!

The Video is entirely cheddar cheesy biscuits.

Once you make homemade biscuits, you will never go back. That’s a promise! So let’s get started!

HOW TO MAKE BISCUITS 

biscuit ingredients gathered in a mixing bowl

Basically this “how to make biscuits” recipe starts with ice cold grated butter. It’s also the secret to my utterly simple no fail and SUPER easy flakey pie dough! This butter is mixed in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and sugar.

biscuit ingredients gathered in a mixing bowl

Then cold buttermilk (or a mixture of yogurt and milk) is poured on top and then with a fork, the dough comes together and looks like a shaggy mess. At this point, you’ll need some shredded cheese, fresh rosemary and cranberries mixed aside in a bowl—we’ll get to the many variations later!

rolled out biscuit dough sprinkled with cheese and cranberries

Now here comes the fun part, you’ll flatten the dough with your hands in to a rough rectangle shape ( 4inch X 6inch approx.). Then scatter half the cheese-herb mixture over the top.

How to fold biscuit dough

Then you’ll fold the rectangle in thirds like a business letter. You won’t see any more cheese mixture since all of it will be folded into the rectangle business letter shape.

How To Make Biscuits tutorial

Then you’ll flatten the dough again with your hands into the same shape and size rectangle (roughly). And scatter the remaining cheese mixture over the top and fold again. Now you’ll roll out the dough, cut up and bake!

homemade buttermilk biscuits being cut out of biscuit dough with a cookie cutter

Ok so why all this FUSS you may ask. Simply because this folding gives an incredible layering effect and ensures the cheese mixture is always in the middle layers of the biscuit. So no burning of the cheese at the bottom of your biscuits.

Also, this folding method is also what makes making biscuits at home so much fun. For the record, you can make this buttermilk biscuit dough in the food processor, however you’ll miss out on the dough folding!

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits With Cheddar Rosemary & Cranberries in a basket with some biscuits lying in front of it

Let’s talk about the flavors in these homemade buttermilk biscuits. I love this particular combo of rosemary, cheddar cheese and cranberries. It’s cheesy, it’s sweet, and absolutely perfect for fall and Thanksgiving!

Now, feel free to use any other herb or cheese when making biscuits at home. Leave out the cranberries, add in some nuts, add in some sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pesto…anything, really!

The one thing to look out for here is to make sure your add-ins are as dry and cold as possible. Nice warm sautéed veggies—not really the best idea.

a bite of homemade biscuits surrounded with dried cranberries and rosemary

This fluffy biscuits recipe along with my tutorial on how to make biscuits is really a perfect base recipe for you to have on hand and go from there.

I assure you these biscuits are FLUFFY, TENDER, BUTTERY and MELT IN YOUR MOUTH pillowy 🙂  Now go enjoy!

BISCUIT TIPS

  • Instead of mixing the butter and flour mixture by hand, you can use a food processor. You’ll need to  pulse them together for a few seconds.
  • This buttermilk biscuit recipe is really a perfect base recipe. You can add any seasoning, cheese, dried fruit and nut you wish.
  • Make sure all your ingredients are ice cold. Yes, that includes your add-ins like cheese, pesto or whatever you want to add to your homemade buttermilk biscuits.
  • Wet or very juicy fruits are not a great add-in, as they will prevent your homemade biscuits from rising.
  • For extreme flakey-ness, make sure the biscuits are COLD and your oven is HOT at the time of baking. If you feel the oven is not ready, place the biscuits in the fridge until the dough is cold again and your oven is nice and hot.

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How To Make Biscuits With Cheddar Rosemary & Cranberries. Seriously the secret is OUT--the ultimate tips, step by step and secret to make FLUFFY, PILLOWY homemade biscuits! Get this base recipe now and enjoy it forever! www.twopurplefigs.com
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How To Make Biscuits With Cheddar Rosemary & Cranberries

Learn how to make biscuits at home using my simple step-by-step recipe and folding technique! Studded with cranberries, rosemary and cheddar, these homemade buttermilk biscuits make for the perfect side for Thanksgiving dinner or brunches! 

Course baking, Breakfast, brunch, easy, holidays, tutorial
Cuisine American
Keyword acorn squash, Biscuit Recipe, Buttermilk biscuits, Homemade Biscuits, How to make a smoothie, How to Make biscuits
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 165 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp frozen unsalted butter , shredded
  • 1 cup buttermilk , cold
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese , shredded,
  • 1 Tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves , minced
  • 1/4 cup of dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the cheese, rosemary, cranberries and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
  4. Take the shredded cold butter and add it into the flour mixture. Use a from to mix them together. Have a look at this easy flakey pie dough recipe.
  5. Add the buttermilk and using a fork, swirl it around until a dough forms.
  6. Take the dough onto a floured surface and pat it down with your hands into a rectangle about 4 inches by 6 inches roughly.
  7. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture on the surface and fold over the dough into thirds (like a business letter).
  8. Turn the dough 90 degrees and pat down the same way.
  9. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese mixture and fold again like a business letter.
  10. With a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle about ½” thick and cut into squares or use a round cookie cutter to cut circles.
  11. Cut each square on a diagonal making a triangle if desired.
  12. Place the biscuits on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 375F and continue baking for another 4 minutes (depending on the size of your biscuits).
  13. They are done when they are puffed and slightly golden on the bottom.
  14. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

 

  • Instead of mixing the butter and flour mixture by hand, you can use a food processor and pulse them together for a few seconds.
  • This fluffy buttermilk biscuit recipe is really a perfect base recipe to which you can add any seasoning, cheese, dried fruit and nut you wish.
  • Make sure all your ingredients are ice cold. Yes, that includes your add-ins like cheese, pesto or whatever you want to add to your homemade buttermilk biscuits.
  • Wet or very juicy fruits are not a great add-in, as they will prevent your homemade biscuits from rising.
  • For extreme flakey-ness, make sure the biscuits are COLD and your oven is HOT at the time of baking. If you feel the oven is not ready, place the biscuits in the fridge until the dough is cold again and your oven is nice and hot.
Nutrition Facts
How To Make Biscuits With Cheddar Rosemary & Cranberries
Amount Per Serving (1 biscuit)
Calories 165 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 205mg9%
Potassium 147mg4%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 275IU6%
Calcium 116mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Noelle says

    May 12, 2020 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    They were so good! I love the cheddar and cranberry flavors together, great idea!!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks Noelle!

      Reply
  2. veenaazmanov says

    May 12, 2020 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    Love the combinations and love the flavors. A super delicious and yummy recipe. A must try option. Homemade Biscuits are the best.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Thank you Veena!

      Reply
  3. Alisa Infanti says

    May 12, 2020 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    These turned out so fluffy. I love tearing away the layers of biscuit. Melts in your mouth!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks so much Alisa! So happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Pam says

    May 12, 2020 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    Needless to say, we are huge biscuit fans around here! I must admit, though, I have never tried this flavor combination. It sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      You have to!! Thanks Pam

      Reply
  5. Natalie says

    September 17, 2018 at 8:15 am

    5 stars
    These biscuits sounds absolutely wonderful. I love the cheddar and rosemary combo. I bet these are perfect for mornings with a cup of hot tea. Saving this recipe to try.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 27, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Thanks Natalie!!

      Reply
  6. swathi says

    September 16, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    5 stars
    Buttermilk biscuits are my favorite, you flavored extra with cheddar cheese, cranberries and rosemary, this is going to be in my breakfast menu for thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 27, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Thanks Swathi! Hope you enjoy

      Reply
  7. Catherine says

    September 16, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    5 stars
    Oh these biscuits look marvelous and just made it to my holiday menu for this year! I love the combination of flavors and the pops of color…these will be a sure hit!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      They surely will Catherine!! Hope you enjoy them

      Reply
  8. Valerie says

    September 16, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    I’m generally not a fan of most biscuits because they can be so dry. These sound tasty and I bet the cheese helps keep them from being too dry.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      Oh Valerie these are anything BUT dry!! You’ll need to try them and see

      Reply
  9. Jenni LeBaron says

    September 16, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    These are great-looking biscuits. I love the flavors of cheddar and rosemary in them, but the cranberries, in particular, are a really fun addition that I enjoy , but don’t see often!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      So true Jenni, I love the cranberries here too!! They add a little something special 🙂

      Reply
  10. Marisa Franca says

    September 16, 2018 at 5:05 am

    5 stars
    Excellent tips!! I haven’t made homemade biscuits in years and reading this post is giving me the itch to get the flour and start. I do like the folding method — it ensures you don’t beat the living daylights out of the poor biscuits. I’m pinning.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you Marisa! Hope you make them soon!! The folding adds the flakey layers you need in a good biscuit! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Veena Azmanov says

    September 15, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    One of my absolute favorite things to make when we have no bread on hand or when we make soups. Love that you added rosemary. Sounds so flavorful. Saving this for later.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks Veena!!

      Reply
  12. Claudia Lamascolo says

    September 15, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    This is a biscuit everyone will enjoy here . That cheese will make all the difference in flavor and a great addition to any meal

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      Hope you make it Claudia!!

      Reply
  13. Gloria says

    September 15, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    Now this is my kind of biscuit. I am a huge bread and cheese lover. Combine them together, and that is even better. I could eat these for breakfast every day of the week. Warmed up and covered in butter.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      I hear you Gloria!!

      Reply
  14. Jyothi (Jo) says

    September 15, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    oh your biscuits looks so perfect. I guess these would be perfect for the coming season. All the little tips that you shared are so helpful. Pinning it for later

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Jo! Hope you make them soon!!

      Reply
  15. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    September 15, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    Not only are these beautiful biscuits a mile high, but the flavors are so wonderful! I cannot wait to try these (and the flavor combinations are endless)! I’m pinning this straight away!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Patricia!! They’re really worth trying!

      Reply
  16. Karyn Ryan says

    September 14, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Oh My Lord .. I just pinned this. it is most =definitely on my baking to do list. These would be perfect with a bowl of soup.. gorgeous photos too by the way

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks so much Karyn!! You’ll really enjoy these!!

      Reply
  17. Lynne says

    April 8, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Great technique photos, along with your usual gorgeous shots. Biscuits are one of those things everyone loves but many are intimidated to make themselves. Even for experienced biscuit makers like me, the details matter and there are no shortcuts.
    I’ve made a lot of biscuits & scones with gluten-free flours and they work great because the magic does not depend on gluten. Thanks for all the pointers.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      Lynne, thanks for your kind words! You’re right–and I was one of the intimidated ones too, but the right technique makes it all work out! Thanks for the update on gluten free options, I still haven’t had the chance to test it out! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Mahy says

    April 5, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks Sharon 🙂 It really makes a difference, those simple tips–irrespective of the recipe make a HUGE difference in the biscuits! Hope you try them and enjoy 🙂

    Reply
  19. Mahy says

    April 5, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Thanks Helen !! 🙂

    Reply
  20. MyCookingSecrets.com | Krystallia Giamouridou says

    April 4, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Hi Mahy! I was wondering if your recipe works with gluten-free flour too… Hmmm I will give it a try by the end of the week and will come back to you. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 5, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Krystallia, I never tried it with a gluten free flour mix, but now I am intrigued! I will try it and report back, and if you get a chance to do so before me, please share the results!
      I can tell you I did make it with a “butter replacement” and it works like a charm!

      Reply
  21. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    April 3, 2016 at 10:04 am

    4 stars
    Your photos are absolutely stunning. Really inspiring photography 🙂

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 5, 2016 at 8:34 pm

      Emma–you made my day, thank you so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Michele says

    April 3, 2016 at 12:29 am

    5 stars
    I had baking phobia for years…. but now I completely agree…. its very therapeutic! These look absolutely delicious and perfect for spring! I want to dive right in now and make them this very minute! You had me at flakey, pillowy and then the pictures? Wow! Just beautiful!

    Reply
  23. Susie says

    April 2, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    I just signed up for your site and was looking at you Moroccan chick pea recipe. I enjoyed your little story about your grandma but at the end of the whole thing I couldn’t find the actual recipe… What’s up???

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      April 5, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Hey Susie thanks for signing up! The recipe is right below the post..scroll down and you’ll find the ingredients, recipe instructions and nutritional table too 🙂

      Reply

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