Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 - 8 - strips of favorite brand of bacon
  • 2 tablespoon(s) bacon grease
  • 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoon(s) lard - chilled
  • 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter - chilled
  • 1 1/4 cup(s) shredded cheddar & monterey jack cheese
  • 1 cup(s) buttermilk

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Fry bacon and reserve 2 tablespoons of grease.
  • Combine the next four ingredients.
  • Cut in the cold lard and butter with a pastry blender.
  • Mix the cheese into the dry ingredients.
  • Pour in the buttermilk and bacon grease.
  • Stir just until the dough comes together; roll out to 1" thickness and cut out the biscuits with a 2" biscuit cutter.
  • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Split hot biscuits; lightly butter; place 1/2 slice of crispy bacon between halves; top bacon with favorite jam or preserves; combine halves and enjoy!