Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits
Delightfully flaky biscuits infused with zesty jalapeños and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups All-purpose Flour plus a little more for folding and cutting
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk cold, plus a tablespoon more for brushing
- 1/2 cup Cubed Butter very cold, unsalted
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Jalapeño Peppers finely chopped, more or less to taste
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 6 slices Jalapeño Slices to top, optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper or buttering a cast iron skillet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add salt, baking powder, sugar, and garlic powder into the bowl. Next, incorporate the finely chopped jalapeños. Gently mix with a spatula until the ingredients are just combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until the dough appears crumbly.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle shape, fold it several times, and then roll it out to a thickness of about 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
Cutting and Freezing
- Cut the rolled dough into 2-3 inch biscuits. Feel free to re-roll the scraps as needed.
- Place the biscuits onto the prepared tray and top each one with a slice of jalapeño for an extra kick.
- Freeze the tray of biscuits for 10-15 minutes. Afterward, brush the tops with a little buttermilk for a beautiful finish.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush with melted butter for extra richness. Serve them warm and watch as they disappear!
Notes
Consider adding different cheese options like pepper jack for extra heat or strong cheddar for a punchy flavor. You can experiment with the jalapeño amounts for desired spice level.