Cornmeal and Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits
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Cornmeal and Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits
Description
The Cornmeal and Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits recipe uses both all-purpose flour and yellow cornmeal, providing a balance of softness and gritty texture. The jalapeño adds a moderate spiciness that complements the sharpness of cheddar cheese folded into the dough. Baking at 400°F yields biscuits with a golden crust and tender crumb.
Butter pieces are cut into the dry ingredients to form a grainy mixture before adding buttermilk and the other flavor components, which results in flaky layers after baking. Brushing melted butter on top midway through baking deepens the color and adds richness.
These biscuits serve well as an accompaniment to soups, chili, or breakfast dishes and bring a savory rise and mild kick to the table. The recipe's specific steps ensure a dough that handles well and bakes evenly without spreading excessively.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornmeal yellow
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp superfine sugar
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper cracked
- ½ cup butter 1 stick) cut into small cubes, cold unsalted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced, large
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup butter ½ stick) melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Place flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and pepper into a large mixing bowl and whisk together.3. Cut in butter with a pastry knife or using your fingers until a fine grainy texture forms.
- Fold in cheddar, jalapeño and buttermilk until a dough forms.
- Scoop 1/4 cup sized balls of dough and drop onto a parchment lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake biscuits for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and brush tops with melted butter. Place back into oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 583IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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