Smoked Cornmeal Cheddar Spiral Biscuits

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups
• fine cornmeal1/2 cup
• baking powder1 tbsp
• salt3/4 tsp
• cold butter, grated6 tbsp
• sharp cheddar, shredded1 cup
• smoked paprika1 tsp
• buttermilk3/4 cup
• chopped chives2 tbsp
• egg1
• sesame seeds1 tbsp

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a tray.
2. 2Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and smoked paprika, then cut in the cold butter until pea-sized pieces remain.
3. 3Stir in cheddar and chives, then add buttermilk to form a shaggy dough.
4. 4Roll the dough into a rectangle, fold it loosely, and roll again to encourage flaky spirals.
5. 5Cut into thick strips, twist each strip, brush with beaten egg, and scatter sesame seeds over the top.
6. 6Bake until tall, crisp, and deeply browned at the edges.

Tips

• Keep the butter cold for the flakiest layers; a few visible butter bits are ideal.
• Serve warm with a savory spread or soft cheese to emphasize the smoky-cheddar flavor.

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