Description
Flaky, buttery biscuits packed with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and tangy ranch seasoning, perfect for a quick and comforting snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup (110 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- ¾ cup (180 ml) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ranch seasoning mix until evenly combined.
- Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mix. Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Gently stir in shredded sharp cheddar and chopped cooked bacon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined; the dough will be sticky but do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a rectangle about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass dipped in flour to cut out rounds. Press straight down without twisting.
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Transfer to a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep butter cold to ensure flaky layers. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough biscuits. Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to keep edges flaky. Use fresh leavening agents for best rise. Cook bacon until just crisp and cool before folding into dough to avoid sogginess. Dough can be refrigerated overnight before baking. Reheat leftovers in toaster oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food, Snack, Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
Keywords: biscuits, bacon, cheddar, ranch, comfort food, easy recipe, homemade biscuits, savory biscuits