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Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

A little bit of spice and cheese make these flaky biscuits even more delicious!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes

ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp buttermilk divided

instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • Add flour, baking power, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and baking soda to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Cut in 1/2 cup butter using two knives, a pastry cutter, or your hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup buttermilk, until just moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.Knead the dough 8 to 10 times. Roll out until it's 1-inch thick. Cut into circles that are 2 to 2 1/2-inches in diameters.
  • Place biscuits 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with remaining buttermilk.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.
Cuisine: Baking
Category: Bread