Ingredients
- 6 slices of cooked diced bacon (reserve bacon fat)
- 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) cake flour (or ¾ cup (225 ml) all-purpose + 2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2 ml) baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp (7 ml) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 8 tbsp (1 stick, 4 oz) cold butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup (250 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) minced chives
- 1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
In a large bowl (or food processor), combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
Add the butter to the dry ingredients.
If using a food processor, pulse a few times until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Stir in the bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives.
Add the buttermilk and mix just until combined.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 2 or 3 times until well blended.
Gently pat the dough out until it’s about ½ - 1 inch thick.
Use the rim of a glass to cut out biscuit shapes.
Place the biscuits on a greased baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with reserved bacon fat.
Bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Program Details
AGRICULTURE
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Program Location
At Your School
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