Cream Soda Cheddar Sweet Tea (Printer View)

Southern-style cheddar biscuits with cream soda and sweet tea glaze, skewered for a fun appetizer or snack.

# Components:

→ Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - 1/2 cup cold cream soda (not diet)
09 - 1/2 cup cold buttermilk

→ Sweet Tea Glaze

10 - 1/2 cup brewed strong sweet tea, cooled
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Assembly

13 - 12 wooden or metal skewers
14 - Extra shredded cheddar for garnish (optional)
15 - Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
03 - Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir shredded cheddar into the flour mixture.
05 - Blend cream soda with buttermilk in a separate bowl, then pour into dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined; avoid overworking.
06 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat to 1-inch thickness. Cut into 1.5-inch rounds or squares.
07 - Arrange biscuits on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.
08 - While biscuits bake, whisk together sweet tea, honey, and melted butter.
09 - Brush biscuits generously with sweet tea glaze immediately after baking.
10 - Cool biscuits slightly. Carefully thread 2 to 3 warm biscuits onto each skewer.
11 - Garnish skewers with extra cheddar and freshly chopped chives if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fluffy and flavorful biscuits offer a savory-sweet experience
  • Perfect for parties or gatherings as a novel skewer snack
02 -
  • Biscuit dough should be handled gently for maximum fluffiness
  • Check all ingredient labels for wheat and dairy allergens if you have sensitivities
03 -
  • Swap cream soda with ginger ale for a flavor twist
  • Biscuits reheat beautifully in a low oven for easy make-ahead prep

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