Flamingo Cheese-Chive Biscuits

This biscuit recipe has become one of my faves. They are are good with almost any meal of the day, from a holiday brunch to everyday entrees.. These biscuits are served with dinner entrees at the Beef Barron Restaurant at the Flamingo Hilton Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  oil
• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup green onions, sliced or 1⁄4 cup chives
• 1 1⁄2 cups cake flour
• 1⁄2 cup bread flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Combine oil and buttermilk in a large mixing bowl; add cheese and green onion.
2. Combine cake and bread flours, salt, sugar, baking powder, pepper and garlic powder in a separate bowl; gradually add to the liquid ingredients, folding in until batter is well incorporated but not overmixed.
3. On a floured board, roll dough out to 1 to 1 1/4 -inch thickness; cut into desired shapes such as rounds or squares.
4. Place on baking sheets and bake at 300 degrees 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly browned, careful not to overbake.