makes 4 biscuits
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold & cut into cubes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons finely diced jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons buttermilk
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a small or medium sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Toss cold butter cubes into the flour mixture and, using your fingers, a fork, or a pastry blender, cut in the butter until you have a mixture of small flat pieces and round pea-sized pieces.
4. Add in your shredded cheese and jalapeno pieces and stir.
5. Mix in 1/2 cup of the buttermilk. You want the mixture to be slightly dry but all of the ingredients to hold together when pressed with your hands. If it's too dry, add the remaining buttermilk, 1 Tablespoon at a time until this texture is achieved. Pour out onto countertop and knead lightly to form a ball of dough. Push dough to a square that is roughly 1/2" thick. Cut into 4 biscuits.
6. Place biscuits on prepared sheet pan and bake 13-15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.