Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 cup buttermilk well-shaken
• 1.5 cups cheddar grated
• 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 3  scallions finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons sugar 
• 6 tablespoons butter unsalted cold cut into 1/2-inch cubes ()

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• whisk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, then blend in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in Cheddar and scallions.
3. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
4. Drop dough in 12 equal mounds about 2 inches apart onto a buttered large baking sheet.
5. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.