Chive and Cheddar Biscuits

CHIVE AND CHEDDAR BISCUITS
2 c. four, plus more for dusting
2 T. baking powder
½ t. baking soda
1 T. sugar
1 ½ t. kosher salt
8 T. cold butter, cut into thin pats
¾ c. plus 2 T. buttermilk
½ c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ c. minced fresh chives
2 T. heavy cream

1. Preheat oven 450.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in bowl.
3. Using pastry cutter, work cold butter into flour mixture until butter is size of small peas.
4. Add buttermilk, cheddar cheese and chives to flour-butter mixture and stir with a fork to form a loose dough.
5. Turn dough out onto floured board and gently pat into 6×9” rectangle.
6. Fold into thirds as you would a letter and pat into 6×9” rectangle again.
7. Dip the edges of 3” round biscuit cutter in flour and punch out 6 biscuits from the dough.
8. Transfer biscuits to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
9. If you have any remaining dough scraps form into another biscuit or two (they will not rise high.)
10. Brush tops with heavy cream and bake until lightly browned, 14-16 minutes.
11. Serve warm.