Whole-Wheat Cheddar Biscuits With (or Without) Bacon
Want to add a pinch of extra nutrition to your biscuits? Throw in a bit of shredded sweet potato. See the details below.
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash of freshly cracked pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
- Optional: 1/2 cup bacon, chopped (about 4 slices)
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded sweet potato, raw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a food processor, or using a pastry knife with a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pulse or cut a few times to combine. Add butter and sweet potato (if using), pulsing or cutting again.
- Add buttermilk, cheese and bacon (if using). Mix with your hands until it comes together.
- Use the ice cream scoop (about 4 ounces) to drop equal biscuits onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are brown.
- Serve immediately.
