Bacon & Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Bacon & Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Recipe By : Gourmet Magazine 1988

16 Preparation Time :

Categories : Breads & Rolls

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1/4 cup onion -- finely minced

4 slices crisply cooked bacon -- finely minced

(reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat)

1 3/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening

3/4 cup extra sharp Cheddar cheese -- coarsely grated

2/3 cup milk

In a skillet, cook the onion in the reserved fat over moderately low heat,

stirring, until it is softened; let mixture cool. In a small bowl combine

the onion mixture with the finely minced (do this in a food processor) bacon;

season with freshly ground pepper. Into a bowl, sift together the flour, the

baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt. Add the shortening and blend

the mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in the bacon mixture and the Cheddar; add the milk and stir the mixture until it just forms a soft

sticky dough. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a buttered baking

425 oven for 15 to

or until pale golden brown. Makes about 16 biscuits. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -