Chipotle Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (see notes)
• 1 cup + 2 Tbsp buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp chopped chipotle peppers + 1 Tbsp adobo sauce
• 1 large egg
• Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, black pepper, cream of tartar, and salt.
• Work the butter into the flour using a pastry blender or your hands, until it resembles coarse meal. Blend in shredded cheddar cheese.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and egg until well combined.
• Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir together with a wooden spoon until just incorporated. Do not over-mix.
• Scoop about ¼ cup of the dough with a measuring cup or a small ice cream scoop and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
• Bake for about 19-21 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until biscuits are golden brown.

Notes

• If you prefer to use less cheese, you can cut down to a cup and these biscuits will still be delicious, but not quite as flavorful.