Chili Cheddar Biscuits

An outstanding biscuit recipe that is especially good with Tex-Mex inspired meals like chili con carne or a spicy beef stew. Or, just split and stuff with scrambled egg and ham or bacon and you've got a mean breakfast!

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons  cold butter, cut into bits
• 6  ounces  coarsely-grated cheddar cheese
• 5  jalapenos, seeded and minced (2 inches long, don’t forget to wear kitchen gloves!)
• 1 1⁄4 cups sour cream

Directions

1. Make biscuits: Into a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and the salt; add the butter and blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
2. Stir in the cheddar and the chilies; add the sour cream and stir the mixture until it just forms a soft, but not sticky, dough.
3. Knead the dough gently for 20 seconds (about 6 turns) on a lightly-floured surface.
4. Roll or pat it out ½ inch thick and with a 3 ½ inch cookie cutter, cut out 8 rounds.
5. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet in the middle of a preheated 430F oven for 15-17 minutes, or until they are golden.