Description
These Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits combine crispy bacon, bold cheddar, and a hint of maple sweetness in a tender, flaky biscuit. Perfect for brunch spreads or comforting breakfasts, they bake up golden with irresistible savory-sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, diced
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, frozen
- 1 ½ cups cold buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook diced bacon until crisp; drain and cool completely.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Grate frozen butter into flour mixture and cut in until coarse crumbs form.
- Stir in cheddar and bacon.
- Mix buttermilk with 4 tablespoons maple syrup; gently combine with dry ingredients.
- Pat dough to 1-inch thickness, fold three times, and cut biscuits.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter mixed with remaining maple syrup and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep all ingredients cold for maximum flakiness.
- Do not twist the biscuit cutter; this helps biscuits rise evenly.
- If dough feels dry, add buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time.
- For crispier bottoms, bake on the lower oven rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American