bacon, cheese, and jalapeno biscuits

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

They're delicious with meals and with nothing at all - straight from the pan.

yield 10 - 12
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For bacon, cheese, and jalapeno biscuits

  • 4 slice
    bacon, cooked crispy, cooled, and chopped
  • 2 sm
    jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, finely chopped (use 1 for a mild flavor)
  • 3 c
    all-purpose flour (i've used 50/50 whole wheat and whole pastry flour)
  • 2 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    packed dark brown sugar (or 1 of splenda brown)
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • 8 Tbsp
    (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into cubes
  • 1 c
    (4 ounces) grated pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 tsp
    smoked paprika (regular paprika will work, too)
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 c
    full-fat plain greek style yogurt
  • 1 lg
    egg, beaten

How To Make bacon, cheese, and jalapeno biscuits

  • 1
    In a large frying pan over medium-heat cook the bacon until brown and crispy; about 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
  • 2
    Once it's cool enough to handle, transfer it to a small cutting board and using a sharp knife chop the bacon into bits; set aside. Carefully slice the jalapeno peppers in half vertically and use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds (don't use your bare fingers here). Chop the peppers into small bits; set aside.
  • 3
    n a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, brown sugar and salt; whisk well to combine. Quickly cut in the butter and cheese; stir in the paprika and pepper. Cover and place bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • 4
    While the dough is chilling... Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F) and set a rack on the upper-middle level. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  • 5
    Once the 15 minutes are up... Gently stir the Greek yogurt, chopped bacon, and jalapeno peppers into the flour mixture; the dough will be soft, sticky, and shaggy.
  • 6
    Lightly flour your hands, then gather the dough into a ball. Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface and pat the dough out into a large rectangle approximately 1" inch thick. The dough will look very shaggy - not to worry!
  • 7
    Use a small round biscuit cutter to cut out about 12 scones, reshaping the dough as needed and using scraps to form new rounds of dough. Place the scone cut-outs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space in between each one for spreading. Brush each scone with a little beaten egg.
  • 8
    Bake the scones for 18- 20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown on top. Serve at once!
  • 9
    Note: You can use full-fat sour cream in place of the Greek yogurt if preferred.
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