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Biscuits, Cheddar and Bacon

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

2 1/2 C flour, sifted
1 T baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
6 T butter, cut up
1/2 C crumbled bacon
1/2 C shredded new york sharp cheddar
1 scallion, chopped
1 T parsley, chopped
1 1/4 C buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)


Recipe

Sift together dry ingredients. Cut in butter to coarse crumb.

Add next 4 ingredients, tossing to mix. Stir in buttermilk to just moisten.

Gently knead on a floured board. Pat out to 1 inch thickness. Cut with 2 3/4 inch cutter. Place 1 1/2 inches apart. Let rest 15 minutes. Brush tops with egg. (opt). Garnish with a parsley leaf if desired. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Var: 2 C white whole wheat flour and 1/2 C cornstarch.