Savory Bacon and Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups, plus extra for dusting

Baking powder

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Cold unsalted butter

1/2 cup (1 stick), diced

Cooked bacon

1 cup, crumbled

Cheddar cheese

1 cup, shredded

Milk

3/4 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the cold diced butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
5. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times until it comes together into a cohesive ball.
7. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 inch. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting to ensure they rise properly.
8. Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are close but not touching.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
10. Serve warm, ideally with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey if desired, and enjoy the warm, savory flavors.