Bacon, Cheddar and Chive Biscuits

Recipe created by SheKnows on Oct 28, 2010
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Prep: 20 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Serving: Makes 12

These savory biscuits have a rich and smoky flavor with a hint of tang from the cheddar cheese. Slather with butter and serve warm right out of the oven.

Ingredients

6 thick-cut bacon slices
3-3/4 cups bread flour
1-1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2-1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1-3/4 cups chilled buttermilk

Directions

Place an oven rack on the upper third level of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Line a baking pan with wax or parchment paper and set aside.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over high heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
Using a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add in the butter and pulse for 30 seconds until the mixture becomes coarse and crumbly.
Place mixture in a large bowl and stir in the cheddar cheese, fresh chives, and chopped bacon. Slowly pour in the buttermilk until mixture becomes a sticky dough.
Rub some flour onto hands and place about 1/2 cup of batter for each biscuit onto baking pan. Space biscuit batter approximately 2 inches apart.
Place biscuits in oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of a biscuit tests clean.