Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Additional melted butter for brushing (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped bacon until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Add the buttermilk to the bowl and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- If using, gently fold in the chopped fresh chives.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gather any remaining dough scraps, pat them together, and cut out additional biscuits until all the dough is used.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter, if desired, for extra flavor and golden color.
- Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
- Enjoy your warm and savory Bacon and Cheddar Biscuits as a delicious side dish or breakfast treat!
These biscuits are packed with flavor from the crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, making them the perfect addition to any meal.