Welcome to the world of savoury, spicy Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits! As an expert chef who has travelled the globe learning recipes, I’m excited to share this Southern classic. Light, fluffy biscuits studded with sharp cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeño peppers—this cheddar jalapeno biscuits recipe is sure to become a new family favourite.
Biscuits are a quintessential component of southern cuisine, gracing tables for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While basic biscuits made with butter, flour, and buttermilk are delicious, Cheddar and jalapenos take them to the next level.
The crispy exterior gives way to a soft, fluffy interior, while the cheese and peppers add a punch of flavour–freshly grated Cheddar has the best taste for these biscuits, though pre-shredded will work too. And the slight kick from the jalapenos is addictive—you’ll want another biscuit after the first bite!
In this cheddar jalapeno biscuits recipe article, I’ll walk through step-by-step procedures on “how to make the flakiest, cheesiest, pepperiest Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits” you’ve ever tasted. We’ll study the ingredients and equipment you need, the detailed mixing and baking, and tips & tricks for taking your biscuits to the next level.
Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Rolling Pin
- Biscuit cutter or sharp knife
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced jalapeño peppers
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
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Procedure For Making Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits
- Preheat your oven to 450°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Make a well in the centre, pour in the cold buttermilk, and stir until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the shaggy dough onto a lightly floured surface, and use your hands or a rolling pin to flatten the dough to a 3/4-inch thickness.
- Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out rounds from the dough, pressing straight down and place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps, hold them together, and cut additional biscuits until you’ve used all the dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden brown on top. Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Tips and Tricks
- The key to fluffy biscuits is keeping everything as cold as possible. Be sure your butter is chilled and cut into small pieces before mixing into the flour. And use cold buttermilk straight from the fridge. It helps prevent the butter from melting into the dough and forming dense, flat biscuits.
- When making the biscuit dough, it’s important not to overmix once you’ve added the buttermilk. Gently stir until the dough turns out onto a floured surface, and remember, overmixing will cause the gluten in the flour, leading to tough biscuits.
- For an even flakier texture, try freezing the shaped unbaked biscuits for 15 minutes before putting them in the oven. The chilled dough will make distinct layers as the biscuits bake.
- Feel free to get creative with different cheese and pepper varieties, as pepper jack or habanero peppers would also be delicious, so adjust the number of peppers depending on the desired spice level.
- Serve these biscuits warm right out of the oven if possible. I love slathering mine with a pat of butter or honey that melts into all those nooks and crannies.
Conclusion
There you have it—everything you need to impress your family with homemade Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits! Proper ingredient temperatures, avoiding over-mixing, and maximizing flakiness are for light and tender biscuits.
You can whip up a batch, and I hope you’ll take these tips & tricks and run with them With practice, so don’t be afraid to experiment and make these southern biscuits your own. What are you waiting for? Fire up that oven and let the baking begin! Your house will smell amazing, and your tastebuds will thank you. Spice up your meal with our Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits recipe and give it an extra kick by pairing it with our tantalizing Devil Sauce Recipe.
