Flaky Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits
Buttery, cheesy and spicy these Flaky Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits are sure to please. Discover the best recipe for jalapeno cheddar biscuits from scratch.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed plus more(melted) for brushing
- 3 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2-3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut butter into 1/2 inch cubes and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda to a food processor and pulse to combine. Add chilled butter and pulse until pea sized clumps form. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add cheddar and chopped jalapeno and stir to combine. Drizzle the buttermilk in while tossing with a fork to combine. Gently knead a few times until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and and pat into a 1" thick square. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces and stack the layers. Transfer to a floured surface and press the layers down with your hand. Roll out into a 1" thick rectangle and cut into 12 equal sized squares. Transfer the biscuits to the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the biscuits from the freezer and brush with melted butter, top with additional sliced jalapeno if desired. Placed the biscuits in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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