bacon, cheese, and jalapeno biscuits

Name: Bacon, Cheese, and Jalapeno Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 10 - 12
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 4 slice(s) bacon, cooked crispy, cooled, and chopped; 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, finely chopped (use 1 for a mild flavor); 3 cup(s) all-purpose flour (i've used 50/50 whole wheat and whole pastry flour); 2 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 2 tablespoon(s) packed dark brown sugar (or 1 of splenda brown); 1 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 8 tablespoon(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into cubes; 1 cup(s) (4 ounces) grated pepper jack cheese; 1/4 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika (regular paprika will work, too); - black pepper to taste; 1 cup(s) full-fat plain greek style yogurt; 1 large egg, beaten

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Jan 9, 2017

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

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

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

How To Make bacon, cheese, and jalapeno biscuits

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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!
Step 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.
Step 8

Bake the scones for 18- 20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown on top. Serve at once!
Step 9

Note: You can use full-fat sour cream in place of the Greek yogurt if preferred.
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