These melt-in-your-mouth sourdough cheddar biscuits are moist, flakey, and packed full of flavor. They're gently seasoned with cayenne pepper and garlic and perfectly risen from the sourdough starter.
Preheat your oven to 400* F. To make these biscuits, start by mixing together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and seasonings in a bowl.
Next, using a butter knife, "cut in" the cold butter until the largest pieces are no larger than a kidney bean.
Then, add in the shredded cheese, egg, and sourdough starter discard. Mix together until just incorporated. If needed, add up to 1/4 cup of cold water so that the dough is moist enought to hold together when you form it into a ball.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to around 3/4 inch thickness and cut the biscuits out using a 2 inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass cup (as pictured below). You should get between 14- 18 biscuits depending on the size of your cutouts.
Place all the biscuits on a baking sheet and brush with a milky egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven for 12- 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Milky Egg Wash
In a small cup, mix together one egg and 2-3 Tbsp of milk until they are an even consistency.