BLACK PEPPER AND BACON DROP BISCUITS
This is one variation of a Cook's Illustrated recipe for Best Drop Biscuits. As usual, details abound in the directions which suits me, a nervous baker, to a tee.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Breads
Time 27m
Yield 12 biscuits, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut bacon in half lengthwise and then crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces; fry in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes. Transfer pieces to a paper towel and cool.
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in bacon pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine cold buttermilk and 8 tablespoons melted butter, stirring until butter forms small clumps.
- ***This may look like a mistake, but it's one of the secrets of this recipe. The clumps of butter are similar to small bits of cold butter in biscuits prepared by the traditional method. As the butter melts during baking, the steam helps the biscuits rise and gives them a light and fluffy interior.
- Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated and batter pulls away from sides of bowl.
- Using a 1/4-cup dry measure, scoop level amounts of batter and drop onto baking sheet (biscuits should measure about 2 1/4-inches in diameter and 1 1/4-inch high). Space biscuits 1 1/2-inces apart.
- Bake until the tops are golden brown and crisp, 12-14 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush tops with melted butter. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Bring on the gravy!
- ### Other variations - omit the bacon and pepper and add:.
- Cheddar Scallion - 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions.
- Parmesan Rosemary- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoons finely minced rosemary.
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Mohamed A.rahman
[email protected]Not for the faint of heart. If you don't like a bold flavor, look elsewhere.
John Ramototabua
[email protected]So easy to make! A great recipe for beginners.
AndTo
[email protected]I'll be making these again, that's for sure.
Aqeel Baba
[email protected]Very good! Easy to make and a great flavor for a side dish or breakfast.
Tashe Rondiel
[email protected]These are a keeper! Will be making these often. So easy and so flavorful.
Steven Street
[email protected]Excellent flavor, cooked evenly, and very moist.
Jade Phillips
[email protected]So easy & delicious! I served these with honey butter and they were a hit!
Kasenya Morris
[email protected]Family loved them! They were very quick to prepare and cook.
Asim Safdar
[email protected]These are a great quick bread. Great for a side or even just a breakfast pastry.
Armand
[email protected]Wow! Just wow! These biscuits are to die for! The perfect combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Kaleb Spivey
[email protected]These are the best drop biscuits I've ever had! So easy to make and they turned out perfect. The black pepper and bacon add a delicious savory flavor.
Aini
[email protected]I love these biscuits! Definitely a family favorite. I usually have all the ingredients on hand.
Ahmed ABD ALGAFOOR
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was fantastic! It turned out super moist and savory. The smell filled the house and my family came running. I'm definitely making this again.