Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cup White Lily Self-Rising Flour
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or cayenne
• 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed, plus 2 Tbsp melted)
• 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup whole buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450°F. Brush the sides and bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet with melted butter, reserving some butter to brush the tops.

2. 2

   In a medium size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together flour and cayenne.

3. 3

   To the bowl add the butter. Cut the butter into the flour and paprika using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Mix in the bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Make a well in the center and add 1/2 cup of buttermilk.

5. 5

   Mix with a fork adding more buttermilk until it forms a soft dough and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

6. 6

   Use a 4 oz ice cream scoop to divide the dough. Place into the skillet side by side. Brush the tops with melted butter.

7. 7

   Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Serve hot.