Sour Cream and Flaky Cheddar Biscuits

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet

Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (205°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder.

3. Incorporate Butter

Add the diced unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and blend until the mixture has tiny clumps of butter throughout.

4. Add Cheddar and Sour Cream

Stir in the sharp cheddar cubes, followed by the sour cream, until the mixture comes together.

5. Form Dough

Turn the dough out onto a floured counter and knead it gently, then flatten with hands.

6. Layer Dough

Cut the dough into quarters, stack the pieces, and flatten them again to build layers.

7. Chill Dough

Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 7 to 10 minutes.

8. Cut and Prepare Biscuits

Trim the rough edges of the dough and cut it into squares, then arrange on the baking sheet.

9. Bake Biscuits

Sprinkle biscuits with flaky salt and bake for 16 to 19 minutes until golden brown.