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Easy Eastern NC Cheese Biscuits

Easy Eastern NC Cheese Biscuits

Tender, cheesy biscuits inspired by Eastern North Carolina, made with self-rising flour, sharp cheddar, and buttermilk. They bake up tall, buttery, and ready in about half an hour.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup self-rising flour
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, grated or diced keep very cold
  • 1.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.75 cup cold buttermilk add a splash more if dough seems dry
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for a gentle kick
  • 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing baked biscuits

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, black pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  • Fold in the shredded cheddar to coat the cheese lightly with flour.
  • Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently just until a shaggy dough forms; do not overmix.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat to about 3/4-inch thickness, then fold in half and pat again.
  • Cut biscuits with a 2-inch cutter, pressing straight down. Gently re-form scraps and cut again.
  • Arrange biscuits so they touch on the sheet. Chill in the freezer for 5 minutes for extra lift.
  • Bake 12–14 minutes until puffed and golden at the edges.
  • Brush hot biscuits with melted butter. Cool 5 minutes and serve warm.

Notes

Swap cheddar for hoop cheese if you can find it, or mix in a spoonful of pimento for a Carolina twist. Leftovers reheat well: wrap in foil and warm at 300°F for 8–10 minutes, or freeze baked biscuits up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Eastern NC Cheese Biscuits flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.