Description
Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits that are tender inside, flaky outside, and loaded with savory bacon, sharp cheese, and a hint of sweet maple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely shredded extra-sharp cheddar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 6 tbsp pure maple syrup, divided
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment. In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon bits until crisp, about 6–8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cheddar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Toss in the cooked bacon.
- Incorporate the Butter: Grate the frozen butter directly into the flour mix (or cut it into small cubes). Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse peas.
- Bring the Dough Together: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk with 4 tablespoons of maple syrup. Pour into the dry mix and gently fold with a spatula until a rough dough forms—avoid overworking.
- Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1¼-inch–thick rectangle. Use a 2–2½-inch round cutter to stamp out 12 biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Arrange them on your prepared pan, then freeze for 15 minutes (this helps them rise evenly).
- Bake: Slide the chilled biscuits into the hot oven and bake 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Finish with Maple Butter: While the biscuits bake, stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup into the melted butter. As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with this sweet glaze.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer