Bacon And Cheddar Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon And Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

• 4 slices bacon
• Cheddar Cheese
• All Purpose Flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chilled vegetable shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Melted butter, for brushing

How to Make Bacon And Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4-6 minutes. Remove bacon and place on paper towels to drain.
3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
5. Cut in 1 cup chilled vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and the reserved bacon drippings.
7. Add the buttermilk mixture, crumbled cooked bacon (reserve some for garnish), and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the flour mixture.
8. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
9. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2-3 times until smooth.
10. Pat the dough into an 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges.
11. Place wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
12. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until biscuits are puffed and golden brown.
13. Brush tops with melted butter and garnish with reserved bacon bits.
14. Serve warm with scrambled eggs.