Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
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Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
Description
The Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits recipe features diced bacon cooked until crisp, shredded extra-sharp cheddar, and maple syrup incorporated into a biscuit dough made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and grated frozen unsalted butter. After mixing the wet ingredients with the dry, the dough is lightly kneaded, rolled out, and cut into rounds. Freezing the dough rounds before baking helps maintain biscuit shape and flakiness. Baking at 450 degrees F yields biscuits with a golden exterior and a tender, cheesy interior highlighted by the smoky bacon and sweet maple syrup. These biscuits make for a flavorful breakfast bread or a savory side.
The baking method emphasizes cold butter and chilling the dough, important factors for creating flaky layers. The balance of salty bacon and sharp cheddar with sweeter maple syrup offers complexity without overpowering. Serving suggestions might include alongside eggs or as a snack. The biscuit texture and flavor are enhanced by the maple butter glaze brushed after baking.
Ingredients
- 8 lices Bacon diced
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, extra-sharp
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup butter frozen, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a large bowl, combine bacon, flour, cheese, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater. Stir into the flour mixture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk and 4 tablespoons maple syrup. Add to the flour mixture and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 12 rounds using a 2 to 2 1/2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter. Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Remove biscuits from freezer. Place into oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and butter.
- Serve biscuits warm, brushed with the maple-butter mixture.
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