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Savory Breakfast Biscuits with a Smoky Twist

Elevate your morning routine with these indulgent breakfast biscuits, packed with the rich flavors of smoky bacon, sharp white cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs. Perfect on their own or paired with scrambled eggs or a fried egg, these biscuits are sure to become a breakfast staple.

Gather Your Ingredients

To make these mouthwatering biscuits, you’ll need:

• 3 thick slices of smoked bacon
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
• 1 cup of cold buttermilk
• 1/2 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons of minced fresh herbs (such as chives, oregano, marjoram, and/or thyme)

Get Started

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a frying pan, cook the bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces. Set aside.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pulse or whisk until well combined.

Add Butter and Mix

Scatter the cold butter pieces over the dry ingredients and pulse or cut until the butter is pea-sized. If using a food processor, add the buttermilk, cheese, and herbs, and pulse until a moist, shaggy dough forms. If using a mixing bowl, toss in the bacon, cheese, and herbs, then drizzle in the buttermilk and stir until just combined.

Shape and Cut Biscuits

Dust a work surface with flour and scrape the dough onto it. Dust the top with more flour and pat the dough into a circle that’s 1 inch thick. Using a floured 3-inch round cutter, cut out as many biscuits as possible. Press straight down through the dough to ensure the biscuits rise properly.

Bake to Perfection

Transfer the biscuits to the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch of space between each biscuit. Gather the scraps, pat into a circle, and cut out more biscuits. Repeat until you have 8 biscuits total. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm and enjoy!