Australian Busters
Australian Busters are savory, cheese-filled biscuits with a crisp exterior and tender, flaky interior. Their rich, buttery flavor makes them the perfect accompaniment to soups, stews, or enjoyed on their own.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons 113g unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups about 400g shredded sharp cheddar cheese, loosely packed
- 6 to 7 tablespoons cold water
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a slight kick
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the diced butter and rub it into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Add Water: Gradually stir in the cold water, starting with 6 tablespoons, until the dough just comes together. Add more water if necessary.
- Roll Out Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll any scraps and continue cutting out biscuits.
- Prick Biscuits: Using the tines of a fork, prick each biscuit 10 times.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the biscuits sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These biscuits are best served warm, straight from the oven.
- They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding finely chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough.