Bacon Cheddar Maple Biscuits (Print-Friendly Version)
Flaky biscuits filled with cheddar, crispy bacon, and a touch of maple, perfect for a mouthwatering snack.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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8 slices diced bacon
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1.5 cups buttermilk
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1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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0.75 cup frozen unsalted butter
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1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
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2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
# How to Make It:
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Preheat your oven to 230°C.
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In a large skillet heated over medium-high, add the diced bacon. Cook until it's crispy and golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the excess fat, then move bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
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In a big mixing bowl, mix together the cooked bacon, flour, cheddar cheese, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda.
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Grate the frozen butter using a box grater. Carefully mix it into the flour mixture until it’s well blended.
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In another bowl, whisk buttermilk with 4 tablespoons of maple syrup.
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Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until a soft dough comes together.
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Move the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead it softly 3 to 4 times until it's cohesive. Roll the dough into a rectangle that’s about 3 cm thick using a rolling pin.
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With a biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out 12 rounds that are 5 to 6 cm in size. Place these biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
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Take the biscuits from the freezer and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 18 minutes, until they’re golden brown.
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Mix the leftover 2 tablespoons of maple syrup with the melted butter in a small bowl.
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Brush the warm biscuits with the maple-butter mixture and dig in right away.
# Extra Information:
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To get really flaky layers, keep all the ingredients chilled and avoid overworking the dough.