Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion4 tablespoons cold butter, divided1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 green onions, chopped1/4 cup buttermilk

Preparation

In a small skillet, saute sweet onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add vinegar; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated. Cool.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and seasonings. Cut in remaining 3 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the onion mixture, cheese and green onions. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3-4 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place in a greased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm.