Cranberry Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits (Print Version)
Biscuits blend cheddar, cranberries, and jalapeño for a festive bite. Perfect warm for holiday gatherings or sides.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
08 - 1 large egg
→ Flavorful Additions
09 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
10 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
11 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder until uniformly blended.
03 - Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in shredded cheddar, chopped cranberries, finely diced jalapeño, and optional chives until evenly distributed.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg, then pour into the flour mixture and stir gently just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a rectangle approximately 1 inch thick. Use a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, gathering and reshaping scraps as needed.
07 - Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm. Optionally, accompany with cranberry jalapeño dip or whipped butter.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Packed with festive flavors but easy to make
- Perfect for entertaining or snacking
02 -
- Substitute buttermilk by mixing 3/4 cup milk with 1 tsp lemon juice
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add a pinch of cayenne
03 -
- Mix dough minimally for the flakiest biscuits
- Freeze baked biscuits and warm in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to revive texture