Get ready to transform your ordinary morning routine into a flavor explosion that will make your taste buds dance with joy! These aren't just any biscuits - these are golden, cheesy, spicy masterpieces that will have everyone at your breakfast table begging for seconds. With the perfect balance of creamy buttermilk, sharp pepper jack cheese, and a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these biscuits are about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk the dry ingredients together until they are well mixed.
- Add 1/4 cup of cold butter, cubed, to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make sure there are still some small pieces of butter visible for flakiness.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Pour in 3/4 cup of buttermilk gradually, stirring gently with a fork or spatula until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times, just until it holds together. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
- Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
- Gather any leftover dough, pat it down again, and cut out additional biscuits until all the dough is used. You should have about 10 biscuits.
- Optional: Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little melted butter for extra flavor and a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and have risen nicely.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious pepper jack buttermilk biscuits!
Tips
- Keep your ingredients cold: Cold butter is the secret to achieving those incredibly flaky layers. Work quickly and keep your butter chilled until the moment you're ready to mix.
- Don't overwork the dough: Mix just until the ingredients come together. Overmixing will develop gluten and make your biscuits tough instead of tender.
- Use a sharp biscuit cutter: For clean, even rises, press straight down when cutting biscuits. Avoid twisting the cutter, which can seal the edges and prevent proper rising.
- For extra golden tops, brush with melted butter before baking and immediately after coming out of the oven.
- Serve these biscuits warm for the ultimate taste and texture experience. They're perfect alongside eggs, as a sandwich base, or simply enjoyed with a pat of butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 183kcal
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
