BACON CHEDDAR BISCUITS
These savory Bacon Cheddar Biscuits are light, fluffy, and simply irresistible!
Servings: 20 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups self rising flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 sticks very cold butter grated
- 1 cup bacon cooked and diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flours, baking powder, ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Using a pastry blender or fork, work the butter into the flour mixture until it is evenly distributed.
- Add the bacon and cheese. Stir.
- Pour in half of the buttermilk and stir. Add the remaining buttermilk and stir gently just until it is combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 2-3 times. Press out with your hands until it is about one inch thick. Fold the dough in half and press again. Repeat this step two more times.
- With a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out the biscuits and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with a beaten egg.
- Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned.