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Irish Cheddar and Stout Biscuits

Delicious Irish Cheddar and Stout Biscuits You'll Love

Delight in these Irish Cheddar and Stout Biscuits, buttery, flaky, and packed with rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Soft winter wheat like White Lily recommended
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Ensure freshness for optimal leavening
  • 1 tsp baking soda Enhances browning and aids in rising
  • 1 tbsp sugar Adjust according to personal taste
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Use Diamond Kosher for best results
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Infuses tanginess and depth of flavor
  • 3/4 cup Irish stout Guinness highly recommended
  • 1/2 cup unsalted Irish butter (frozen) Grate for even mixing
  • 1 cup aged Irish cheddar cheese A sharper cheese yields more intense flavor
Optional for Topping
  • 1 tbsp melted butter Brush for a golden finish
  • 1 tsp sea salt Enhances the savory profile

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • box grater

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and kosher salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard and cold Irish stout, then refrigerate.
  4. Grate the frozen butter into the dry ingredients and fold in the grated cheddar.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  6. Roll dough out to 1-inch thick, fold like a letter, and repeat this process two more times.
  7. Cut the dough into biscuits and freeze them for about 10 minutes.
  8. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt before baking for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store baked biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze unbaked/baked biscuits for up to 6 months.

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