- Level: Easy
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 30 min
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
6 pieces smoked bacon, cooked and chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with vegetable oil.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender, or use 2 knives, until the butter is the size of peas; stir in the cheese and bacon.
- Combine the buttermilk and egg in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture just until incorporated. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and pat or roll the dough to 3/4-inch thickness; cut with a 3-inch round cutter, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
Cook’s Note
If you're in a rush, these work great as drop biscuits. Using an ice cream scoop or 1/4-cup measuring cup, drop the batter onto the prepared pan.
