Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Additional melted butter for brushing optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Make the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the milk to the mixture, stirring until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Bacon and Cheese:
- Fold in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape the Biscuits:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out rounds from the dough. Re-form the scraps into a rectangle to cut out additional biscuits.
Stuff the Biscuits:
- Take each biscuit round and slightly flatten it in your hand. Place a small amount of additional cheese (and bacon if desired) in the center, then fold the dough around the filling and seal it. Gently reshape it into a biscuit shape if needed. This step ensures each biscuit is stuffed with cheesy goodness.
Bake:
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- Optional: Brush the tops of the biscuits with additional melted butter immediately after taking them out of the oven for extra flavor and a soft crust.
Serve Warm:
- Allow the biscuits to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.