Bacon and Cheese Biscuits

Submitted by Chef MB

"These sound yummy for school day breakfasts, and I can't wait to try them. I'll probably use whole wheat flour, though. Or a mixture of whole and white flours."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 -3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

directions

1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and cut in the butter using.
2. a pastry knife or a pair of dinner knives until it resembles coarse.
3. crumbs.
4. Add the buttermilk and stir just enough to form a ball. Fold in the bacon and cheese.
5. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 450F oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.
7. Makes about 18 biscuits.