Description
Spicy jalapeño cheddar biscuits bring zesty southwestern charm to your table, melding sharp cheese with fiery peppers. Crisp exterior and tender crumb promise a delightful bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
Topping (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk (for brushing)
- 6 jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a scorching 425F (220C), ensuring a crisp exterior for the biscuits.
- Blend the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder – in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform base.
- Incorporate cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture, using fingertips or a pastry cutter to break down the butter until the texture resembles rough, uneven crumbs.
- Fold in the diced jalapenos and shredded cheddar, distributing them evenly throughout the flour mixture for consistent flavor.
- Gradually introduce cold buttermilk, stirring gently until the dough just comes together, avoiding excessive manipulation that could toughen the biscuits.
- Transfer the loose dough onto a lightly floured surface, performing a delicate kneading to bind the ingredients, then flatten into a robust 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Utilize a biscuit cutter or clean glass to stamp out uniform rounds, carefully positioning them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Delicately brush the biscuit tops with additional buttermilk, creating a golden, glossy finish.
- For an extra kick, crown each biscuit with a fresh jalapeno slice, amplifying the pepper’s vibrant character.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits transform into a rich, amber-brown color with crisp edges and a tender interior.
- Serve immediately while warm, capturing the peak of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill ingredients thoroughly to ensure ultra-flaky, tender biscuits with maximum rise and delicate texture.
- Minimize dough handling to prevent tough, dense biscuits; gentle mixing preserves the light, airy crumb.
- Swap jalapeños with milder green chiles for a kid-friendly version or roasted bell peppers for less heat.
- Customize by adding crispy bacon bits, herbs like chives or thyme, or experimenting with different cheese varieties for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 216 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 275 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg