Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed, plus more for baking pan and brushing biscuits
  • 4 ounces soft herbed goat cheese (like Montchevre)
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stick a baking pan or cast iron skillet into the oven to heat it up while you mix your ingredients. If you're using a silpat, don't worry about pre-heating.
  • Mix dry ingredients. Add butter cubes and cheese and mix until a mealy texture is formed. Mix in scallions.
  • Make a small well in the middle of the bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Mix until dough is well-blended but sticky. Note: If you don't have a stand mixer and a spoon just isn't cutting it, get a little dirty - mix everything with your hands until the wet and dry ingredients combine to form a big ball of dough.
  • Remove your pan from the oven and coat the surface with butter. Using an ice cream scooper or a big spoon, scoop out even portions of dough and drop into the pan. Brush the top of each biscuit with a bit of melted butter. Bake for 15-20, until biscuit tops are golden brown.