Spicy Cheddar Chili Biscuits
Indulge in the warm, tempting aroma of freshly baked Spicy Cheddar Chili Biscuits. These delightfully soft and tender biscuits bring a perfect balance of flavor and spice, featuring a hint of heat from chili powder and the savory richness of sharp cheddar cheese. Their crisp crust gives way to a fluffy interior, making them an irresistible accompaniment to any meal or a tasty snack on their own. They're ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for your dinner, offering both comfort and a kick in every bite.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups (Sifted)
baking powder
1 tablespoon (N/A)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (N/A)
granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (N/A)
kosher salt
1 teaspoon (N/A)
unsalted butter
6 tablespoons (Chilled and cubed)
cheddar cheese
1 cup (Shredded)
chili powder
1 tablespoon (N/A)
buttermilk
1 cup (Chilled (may need more to moisten the dough))
unsalted butter
2 tablespoons (Melted (for brushing on tops))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and chili powder. Whisk until well mixed.
3
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the chilled unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs or fine meal.
4
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
5
Gradually add the chilled buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the mixture is just moistened. If the dough appears too dry, add an additional splash of buttermilk until it reaches a soft, workable consistency.
6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough gently for about 15 turns to bring it together, being careful not to overwork it.
7
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 3/4 inch. Use a 3.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out your biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure they rise properly.
8
Gather the scraps of dough, form them into a ball, and roll them out again to cut more biscuits. Repeat this process until all the dough is used.
9
Place the cut biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
10
Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter to give them a beautiful golden color.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spicy Cheddar Chili Biscuits?
They are soft and tender biscuits featuring a perfect balance of savory sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of heat from chili powder, finished with a crisp crust and fluffy interior.
What temperature should the oven be set to for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C).
How much flour is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What kind of cheese is best for these biscuits?
The recipe specifies 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a savory richness.
How much chili powder should I use?
Use 1 tablespoon of chili powder to give the biscuits their signature spice.
What is the role of buttermilk in this recipe?
One cup of chilled buttermilk is used to moisten the dough and provide a soft, workable consistency and classic biscuit tang.
How should the butter be prepared for the dough?
The 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter should be chilled and cubed before being cut into the flour mixture.
What is the purpose of brushing the biscuits with melted butter?
Brushing the tops with 2 tablespoons of melted butter before baking ensures they develop a beautiful golden brown color.
How long do these biscuits need to bake?
They should bake for approximately 25 minutes until they have risen and the tops are golden brown.
How thick should I roll the biscuit dough?
The dough should be rolled out to a thickness of about 3/4 inch.
What size biscuit cutter is recommended?
A 3.5-inch biscuit cutter is recommended for cutting out the dough.
Should I twist the biscuit cutter when pressing down?
No, you should press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise properly.
How many times should I knead the dough?
Knead the dough gently for about 15 turns on a lightly floured surface to bring it together without overworking it.
What should I do if the dough appears too dry?
If the dough is too dry, add an additional splash of chilled buttermilk until it reaches a soft, workable consistency.
What texture should the butter and flour mixture have?
The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs or a fine meal after cutting in the chilled butter.
Do I need to grease the baking sheet?
Yes, you should grease the baking sheet before placing the cut biscuits on it.
How much baking powder and baking soda are needed?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
Can I reuse the dough scraps?
Yes, gather the scraps, form them into a ball, and roll them out again to cut more biscuits until all the dough is used.
Is there sugar in these savory biscuits?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to balance the flavors.
What kind of salt is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
How should the cheddar cheese be prepared?
The cheddar cheese should be shredded before being stirred into the flour mixture.
What are the primary dry ingredients?
The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and chili powder.
When should I add the cheese to the mix?
The shredded cheddar cheese should be stirred in after the butter has been cut into the dry ingredients but before adding the buttermilk.
What is the best way to incorporate the dry ingredients?
You should whisk the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until they are well mixed.
Is the buttermilk added all at once?
The chilled buttermilk should be added gradually while stirring gently until the mixture is just moistened.
What is the total ingredient count for this recipe?
This recipe consists of 10 ingredients.
Can these biscuits be served for breakfast?
Yes, they are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory side dish for dinner.
What gives these biscuits their spicy kick?
The spice comes from the addition of chili powder in the dough.
What should the internal texture of the biscuit be?
The biscuits should have a fluffy interior with a crisp outer crust.
What category of food do these biscuits fall under?
These fall under categories such as comfort food, quick bread, and savory baking.