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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch » Garlic Scapes Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

    Garlic Scapes Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

    May 17, 2019 , Updated May 30, 2024 Maria 14 Comments

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    A few cheddar cheese biscuits in a wicker basket.

    Cheddar Biscuits is a garlic scapes recipe you are going to love! No need for a box mix. You can make flaky, soft & delicious biscuits every single time from scratch. You won’t believe how easy it is!

    Cheddar Biscuits made with garlic scapes in a wicker basket.

    I don’t know about you, but I cannot resist freshly baked cheddar biscuits, especially with the addition of garlic scapes.

    I’m guessing right now that for those of you that are familiar with garlic scapes, you look forward to the late spring season. You can easily find garlic scapes at local markets or if you are like me, in your backyard.

    For those who have no idea what I am referring to, you, my friend, are in for an extraordinary treat.

    Garlic scapes are pictured in a garden.

    Garlic scapes are those curly flower stalks from the bulbs of hard-neck garlic. They are great to cook and bake with. They have a mild garlic flavor without that signature pungent quality of garlic.

    You can find more details on these thin, green stalks in this recipe for garlic scape pesto.

    Fluffy garlic scape cheddar biscuits in a wicker basket, set on a blue checkered tea towel.

    You might be thinking right now that making cheddar garlic biscuits from scratch is complicated.

    Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, you only need a few simple steps to make the fluffiest, best-tasting biscuits… all without a box mix! 

    These cheesy biscuits will quickly become one of your favorite recipes! 

    Are you ready?

    Mise en place

    The first thing we are going to do is prep the cold ingredients. Measure 1 cup of buttermilk as well as the 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese and store them in the refrigerator until needed. Also, place the butter (¼ cup) in the freezer since we will be grating it in its frozen state. 

    Next, preheat the oven to 450°F / 230°C. Then, line a rimless baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside for now.

    Chopped up garlic scapes.

    Prep the garlic scapes: Chop 3-4 garlic scapes and set aside. Feel free to use less if you find the flavor too overpowering.

    Instructions

    In a medium-size bowl, whisk properly together:

    • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
    • 4 teaspoons of baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and
    • ¾ teaspoon salt

    Grated butter about to be incorporated with the dry ingredients to make homemade biscuits.

    Using the large holes of a box grater, grate ¼ cup of frozen butter over the whisked dry ingredients.

    Toss gently together by incorporating the grated butter using your fingertips. 

    Minced garlic scapes being incorporated with the dry ingredients.

    Add the finely chopped garlic scapes (2-4 tablespoons) and quickly combine.

    Incorporating the grated cheese in the mixture for the cheese biscuits.

    Next up, is the refrigerated cheese. Add 1 cup of coarsely grated cheddar cheese and gently combine. 

    A well formed in the dry ingredients of the cheese biscuits has been filled with buttermilk.

    Now it’s time to make a well and add 1 cup of cold buttermilk.

    Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough barely comes together.

    A ball of dough in a bowl has been formed by Incorporating the liquids and the dry ingredients.

    You will notice that the dough comes together rather very quickly.

    Transfer the dough to a floured wooden board and knead gently 4-5 times.

    The rolled out dough of cheese biscuits on a wooden board.

    Then, with the help of a rolling pin, apply very gentle pressure to roll out the dough to an oval/round shape approximately 1-inch thick. Try not to over-manipulate the dough, as this will result in a very dense biscuit. You can also pat the dough into the desired shape.

    Don’t worry if it isn’t the perfect shape. What’s important is to get your biscuits in the oven as quickly as possible with the least amount of manipulation.

    Buttermilk Cheese Biscuits that have been cut into wedges, before being baked.

    With a very sharp knife, cut the dough into eight wedges.

    Transfer to a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake in a pre-heated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until light golden in color.

    Before you know it, you are biting into a warm, fresh-tasting savory biscuit that is guaranteed to be appreciated by all.

    A close up of garlic scapes cheese biscuits piled on top of each other.

    Tips

    • Bake in a preheated oven. This usually takes about 20 minutes or longer. To ensure proper temperature, verify with an oven thermometer.
    • Use cold ingredients. Keep the buttermilk and cheddar cheese cold, and the butter frozen until ready to use. Using cold ingredients minimizes the development of gluten which in turn creates fluffy biscuits. 
    • Use fresh baking powder and soda. Always check the expiration dates. 
    • Properly whisk together the dry ingredients. This ensures the even distribution of the leavening agents.
    • Do not over-mix the dough. Over mixing creates a very dense biscuit. When incorporating the buttermilk, mix only until you obtain a shaggy dough. 
    • Do not overbake! Once golden brown in color, remove from the oven.

    What is a good substitute for garlic scapes?

    Garlic cloves or chives make a great replacement. You will need about 1 clove or ¼ cup respectfully. 

    What’s the secret to fluffy biscuits?

    Use frozen grated butter and “rub” evenly with the dry ingredients (credit: chef Michael Smith).

    Can you make homemade biscuits without buttermilk?

    You can substitute buttermilk with sour milk. Measure 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and add milk to make 1 cup; stir and allow to stand for 5 minutes. It can also be replaced by yogurt (same amount).

    A basket of Cheese Biscuits surrounded by fresh garlic scapes.

    Recipe inspiration

    My go-to buttermilk biscuits recipe is one I adapted from Alton Brown many years ago.

    There are truly endless variations to this recipe and today I am sharing my spring version of cheddar cheese biscuits. 

    These savory biscuits, along with these cheddar muffins, are an easy side dish to make throughout the year. One of my favorite dishes to serve it with is this Corn Potato Chowder. 

    What would you serve with these homemade cheese biscuits?

    I would love to hear about it! 

     

     

    THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She Loves Biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.

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    Ciao for now,

    Maria

    ★★★★★ If you have made this recipe for garlic cheese biscuits, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

    Recipe

    A wicker basket of Cheese Biscuits set over a checkered blue tea towel.

    Cheddar Biscuits - A Garlic Scapes Recipe!

    Cheddar Biscuits is a garlic scapes recipe you are going to love! No need for a box mix. You can make flaky, soft & delicious biscuits every single time from scratch. You won't believe how easy it is!
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    Course: Brunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 biscuits
    Calories: 246kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups flour all purpose
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup butter frozen
    • 2-4 tablespoons garlic scapes finely chopped (about 3-4)
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
    • 1 cup buttermilk cold

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450° F / 230° C. 
    • Line a rimless baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients.
    • Using a cheese box grater, grate frozen butter over dry ingredients.
    • Toss gently to incorporate the butter.
    • Add the garlic scapes and cheddar cheese and quickly combine them together.
    • Make a well and pour in the cold buttermilk.
    • Stir until just combined (I use a wooden spoon).
    • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
    • Knead gently 4-5 times and then pat into a 1-1½" thick rectangle or round/oval. Can also use a rolling pin.
    • Cut into rectangles or wedges (this avoids any left over scraps you would get by using a round cutter).
    • Place close together on parchment paper.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fluffy and golden brown.
    • Best served the day they are made.
    Enhance Your Cooking Experience!SCROLL UP for essential step-by-step photos embedded in the article above. When available, videos can be found in the next section. These visuals are designed to help you achieve perfect results every time. Happy cooking!

    Notes

    • Bake in a preheated oven. This usually takes about 20 minutes or longer. To ensure proper temperature, verify with an oven thermometer.
    • Properly whisk together the dry ingredients. This will ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
    • Do not over mix the dough. Over mixing creates a very dense biscuit.
    • Do not over bake! Once golden brown in color, remove from the oven.
    What is a good substitute for garlic scapes? Garlic cloves or chives make a great replacement. You will need about 1 clove and ¼ cup respectfully. 
    What's the secret to fluffy biscuits? Use frozen grated butter and "rub evenly with the dry ingredients (credit: chef Michael Smith).
    What is a substitute for buttermilk? You can substitute buttermilk with sour milk. Measure 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and add milk to make 1 cup; stir and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Can also be replaced by yogurt (same amount).
    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 
    *Adapted slightly from Alton Brown

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 289mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    This post was originally published on July 8, 2017 and republished on May 17, 2019 with updated content.

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    About Maria

    Maria Vannelli is a retired dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    Comments

    1. Heather

      June 10, 2025 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      My son asked me, “Can you make these every day?” (He ate two for breakfast and then two for his after-school snack.)

      Reply
      • Maria

        June 11, 2025 at 3:34 pm

        How wonderful! Thanks for sharing Heather!

        Reply
    2. E.S.

      June 26, 2023 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious — can’t decide which I love more, this recipe or the garlic scape pesto!

      Reply
      • Maria

        June 26, 2023 at 3:35 pm

        So thrilled to read this! Thanks E.S.!

        Reply
    3. your pal val

      March 21, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Made these biscuits tonight, they were such a hit that I have nothing left!!! I guess I’ll have to make more tomorrow lol 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria

        March 21, 2020 at 10:47 pm

        How wonderful Val! Thrilled to hear you all enjoyed them!

        Reply
    4. Barbarito-Levitt Paula

      July 10, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      Just love this idea and why not biscuits. I had never cooked with garlic scapes but look forward to doing soon now that you have opened my eyes.

      Reply
      • Maria

        July 11, 2017 at 6:52 am

        I can only imagine the taste of using garlic scapes to top a pizza made in your fantastic backyard pizza oven… I’m drooling just thinking about it.
        Thanks for dropping by Paula ♥

        Reply
    5. Elaine @Flavour and Savour

      July 10, 2017 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      I just cut 100 scapes in my garlic patch. I never thought about adding them to biscuits! Great idea.

      Reply
      • Maria

        July 10, 2017 at 6:22 pm

        Amazing!!! They are truly such a treat. Look forward to having them every year. Thanks for dropping by Elaine ♥

        Reply
    6. Diane

      July 09, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Allo Maria, j’ai cuisiné ces délicieux scones cet après-midi. Tes explications sont très claires.

      Grazie e un abbraccio !!

      Reply
      • Maria

        July 09, 2017 at 4:22 pm

        Merveilleux Diane! Ils sont tellement apprécié chez nous que j’en ai fait 2 batch cette fin de semaine. Merci beaucoup pour ton commentaire ♥♥♥

        Reply
    7. 2pots2cook

      July 09, 2017 at 2:31 am

      5 stars
      Maria dear, this is going to be my breakfast today ! Grazie mille ! Ciao !

      Reply
      • Maria

        July 09, 2017 at 7:48 am

        You are going to love it ♥ Thanks for dropping by 🙂

        Reply

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