Get ready to transform your breakfast or brunch game with the most irresistible biscuits you'll ever taste! David Lefevre's Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits are not just another side dish - they're a flavor explosion that will have everyone at your table begging for seconds. Imagine pulling apart a warm, golden biscuit revealing pockets of melted cheddar and crispy bacon bits that will make your taste buds dance with joy. These aren't your ordinary biscuits; they're a gourmet experience that elevates comfort food to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir with a fork or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together, being careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Using a
- 5-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits by pressing straight down without twisting. Gather the scraps and re-pat the dough, continuing to cut biscuits until all dough is used.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each biscuit.
- Optional: Brush the tops of the biscuits with additional buttermilk for a golden brown finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and risen.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm and enjoy the rich, cheesy, and bacon-studded biscuits.
Tips
- • Keep your butter extremely cold - this is the secret to achieving those perfectly flaky, tender biscuits • Don't overwork the dough; mix just until ingredients are combined to maintain a light texture • Use a sharp biscuit cutter and press straight down without twisting to ensure maximum rise • For extra richness, brush the tops with buttermilk or melted butter before baking • Let the biscuits rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking to help them set • These biscuits are best served warm, so time your baking to coincide with meal service • If you have leftover biscuits, store them in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven to restore their crispy exterior
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 45mg
