Ingredients
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- 1 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 8 Tablespoons Cold Butter, diced
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 Egg, lightly beaten
- 2-3 Fresh Jalapeño Peppers, finely chopped
Instructions
- Mix the flour with salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture and work it in until crumbly.
- Incorporate the lightly beaten egg and mix thoroughly.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and chopped jalapeños until combined.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball gently with the bottom of a glass.
Notes
Ensure the butter is very cold for the best texture. Experiment with different cheese types for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 biscuits
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg