Cheddar-Bacon Drop Biscuits

A few slices of applewood-smoked bacon and sharp cheddar cheese boost the savory character of this quick bread. Serve warm to best harness the salty notes.

Yield: 18 biscuits (serving size: 1 biscuit)

Ingredients

• 9  ounces  all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
• 1/2  teaspoon  baking soda
• 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 3 1/2  tablespoons  chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/3  cup  (1 1/2 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2  applewood-smoked bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 3/4  cup  nonfat buttermilk
• 1/4  cup  water
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese and bacon. Add milk and 1/4 cup water, stirring just until moist. Drop dough by 2 level tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 11 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

91 (37% from fat)

Fat:

3.7g (sat 2.2g,mono 0.8g,poly 0.1g)

Protein:

2.8g

Carbohydrate:

11.5g

Fiber:

0.4g

Cholesterol:

10mg

Iron:

0.7mg

Sodium:

127mg

Calcium:

32mg