Bacon And Onion Biscuits

This delicious and easy bacon and onion biscuit recipe is the perfect savory treat for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack. With crispy bacon, golden onions, and buttery, flaky layers, these biscuits are packed with flavor. They come together quickly with simple pantry staples, making them a go-to recipe for any occasion. Serve warm with butter or honey!

Recipe Ingredients:

• 2 strips bacon
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/3 cup powdered milk
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into bits, plus 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

How To Make Bacon And Onion Biscuits?

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 230°C / 450°F.
2. Cook the bacon and onions: In a small skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and chop into small pieces. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the remaining bacon grease and cook over medium-low heat until lightly golden (about 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered milk, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt.
4. Cut in the fats: Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend the cold butter pieces and shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Add the bacon, onions, and buttermilk: Stir the chopped bacon and cooked onions into the flour mixture. Gradually fold in the buttermilk until a dough forms—avoid overmixing.
6. Shape the biscuits: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently press it into a circle about 2.5-4cm / 1-1½ inches thick. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out rounds.
7. Arrange and butter: Place the biscuits in a cast-iron skillet or on a lined baking tray. Brush the tops with melted butter.
8. Bake until golden: Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Serve warm: Enjoy fresh from the oven with butter, honey, or your favorite breakfast toppings!

Recipe Tips:

• Keep the butter and shortening cold : Cold fat creates flaky biscuits. If your butter starts to soften, chill the dough in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking.
• Don’t overmix the dough : Mix just until everything comes together. Overworking the dough makes the biscuits dense instead of light and fluffy.
• Cook the onions until golden : Soft, golden onions add sweetness and depth of flavor. If they’re undercooked, they can taste harsh in the biscuits.
• Use a sharp cutter : When cutting biscuits, press straight down with a sharp cutter (don’t twist) to help them rise evenly. Twisting seals the edges and stops them from fluffing up.
• Bake close together for soft sides : Placing biscuits close together (almost touching) helps them rise higher and keeps the sides soft. For crispier edges, space them apart.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover biscuits cool to room temperature. Then, place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Once the biscuits have cooled completely, wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Place a biscuit on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on medium power for 20-30 seconds until warm.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 87
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 23mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Potassium: 47mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 0.3g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 7g

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