Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits
Servings: 7 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed and very cold
- 1 ½ tablespoons pickled jalapeños chopped
- ½ cup buttermilk *See note
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F, and line the bottom of an 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Place the flour, baking powder, and salt into a food processor and pulse to combine.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the butter and jalapeños, and pulse just until the flour resembles coarse cornmeal.8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 ½ tablespoons pickled jalapeños
- With the food processor still running, slowly drizzle in just enough buttermilk to make the dough come together.½ cup buttermilk
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, and pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese over the dough. Fold the dough in half so the cheese is on the inside. Pat it down again so it's about a 1-inch thick. Sprinkle another 1/4 of the cheese over the dough and repeat the process. Continue until all the cheese has been used.¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut biscuits out of the dough. Do not twist as you cut.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared pan, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Serve warm. See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 biscuit. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*This recipe makes 6-8 biscuits. The amount varies based on the size of the biscuit cutter and the thickness of the dough being cut.
*The amount of buttermilk used may vary depending on how wet or dry the dough. This can depend on several factors. Start with a little and add more as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits
Serving Size
1 biscuit
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
55
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
404
mg
17
%
Potassium
252
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
586
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
189
mg
19
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
