Maple Bacon Biscuits Recipe
These Maple Bacon Biscuits are a delightful combination of savory and sweet, featuring crispy diced bacon folded into flaky biscuit dough, with a hint of maple syrup throughout. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack, these biscuits are brushed with a rich egg wash for a golden finish and drizzled with extra maple syrup and a touch of coarse salt for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 1/2 cup butter (cut into 8 pieces, salted or unsalted)
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 7 Tablespoons buttermilk (plus a bit more if needed)
For the Glaze and Topping
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons heavy cream
- 3–4 Tablespoons maple syrup
- Fleur de sel or other coarse salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Place the bacon slices in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook them until they are just cooked through but not crispy. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then dice into small pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare the Biscuit Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the butter pieces and cut them into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until the texture resembles small peas. Stir in the diced bacon. Add the maple syrup and buttermilk, stirring with a fork until the dough just comes together. If the dough is too dry, add a little more buttermilk as needed.
- Shape and Chill Biscuits: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently press it into an oval approximately 1 inch thick. Use a 2-inch round or square cutter to cut out biscuits, re-rolling scraps to make additional biscuits. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Freeze the biscuits for about 10 minutes until they are chilled.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Egg Wash: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the biscuits chill, whisk together the egg and heavy cream to make an egg wash. Brush this mixture evenly over the chilled biscuits to ensure a golden brown finish when baked.
- Bake and Glaze Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes until they start to brown. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly drizzle about 1 teaspoon of maple syrup over each biscuit. Return the biscuits to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes to set the glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Take the biscuits out of the oven and sprinkle them with fleur de sel or your preferred coarse salt. Serve the biscuits warm to enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Notes
- Adjust buttermilk quantity slightly if the dough feels too dry; it should just come together without being sticky.
- Use salted butter only if you omit the added salt in the dry ingredients.
- Fleur de sel provides a delicate crunchy texture and flavor contrast but coarse sea salt can be a good substitute.
- You can prepare the biscuit dough ahead of time and freeze the unbaked biscuits longer if desired.
- Serve these biscuits warm for best flavor and texture.
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