Description
These buttery biscuits are brunch heroes in flaky disguise. Imagine crisp bacon folded into tender layers of golden dough, crowned with a warm maple glaze that whispers “treat yourself.” Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just rebelling against boring mornings, these 30-minute beauties are easy, versatile, and disappear fast. One bite and your fork may never touch pancakes again. Ready to biscuit like a boss? Let’s bake some joy!
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tbsp sugar
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4 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cream of tartar
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1 cup whole milk
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1 egg
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4 tbsp pure maple syrup, divided
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½ cup cooked, finely chopped crispy bacon
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2 tbsp melted butter (for glaze)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
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Cut in butter until crumbly (pea-sized bits).
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Whisk milk, egg, and 2 tbsp maple syrup; chill briefly.
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Stir wet into dry, fold in bacon gently.
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Pat dough to 1-inch thickness, cut with floured biscuit cutter (no twisting!).
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Bake 12–15 mins until golden.
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Mix remaining 2 tbsp maple syrup + melted butter, brush over hot biscuits.
Notes
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Swap in cheddar + chives or apples + sage
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Use buttermilk for tang
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Freeze unbaked biscuits—bake from frozen, add 2–3 mins
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Double glaze = dip-ready indulgence
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal per Biscuit
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 5g