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Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

These are buttery buttermilk biscuits loaded with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh chives. The food processor makes the dough come together in minutes without overworking it.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~15 biscuits)

  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 12 Tbsp cold butter cubed
  • 2 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups cold buttermilk plus more for brushing tops
  • 1 1/2 lbs bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450F and line sheet pan with parchment.
  • Pulse flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and onion powder in food processor.
  • Add butter and pulse until pea-sized crumbles form.
  • Mix in cheese with 2-3 quick pulses.
  • Add buttermilk and pulse until large clumps form.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface and work in bacon and chives.
  • Press dough into 1-inch thick rectangle, fold into thirds, press again.
  • Cut biscuits using 2 1/2-inch cutter, reusing scraps.
  • Arrange biscuits on pan with sides touching.
  • Brush tops with buttermilk.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

Makes approximately 15 biscuits. Tops should spring back when pressed.
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