Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crab meat, and green onions.
- In another bowl, mix the milk and lemon juice, then add it to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can pulse the dry ingredients in a food processor before mixing.
- These biscuits are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg