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Homemade Cornbread Biscuits (3 Ways) Recipe

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These Homemade Cornbread Biscuits combine the rustic flavor of cornmeal with the tender flakiness of biscuits, offering a delightful twist on classic comfort food. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cornmeal, buttermilk, and a touch of honey, these biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for any meal. The recipe also includes flavorful variations with sharp cheddar, jalapeño, and maple-bacon toppings, allowing you to enjoy these biscuits three different delicious ways.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
  • 3/4 cup (105g) fine or medium-ground yellow cornmeal
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients and Fats

  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, cubed and very cold
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk, cold (plus more for brushing)
  • 3 Tablespoons (63g) honey or pure maple syrup (for maple bacon version)

Flavor Add-ins and Toppings

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup (113g/4oz) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked, cooled, and crumbled/chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1 Tablespoon (21g) honey or pure maple syrup (for topping)
  • Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when the biscuits are ready to bake.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or food processor, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cubed cold unsalted butter to the dry mix. Use a pastry cutter or pulse in the food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: If using a food processor, transfer mixture to a bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk and drizzle honey (or maple syrup) on top. Fold gently with a spatula until the dough just starts to come together. Avoid overmixing; the dough should remain a bit shaggy and crumbly.
  5. Incorporate Add-ins: If making any variations, fold in the jalapeño, cheddar cheese, or bacon pieces carefully at this stage. Be gentle to keep the dough light.
  6. Shape the Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and gently bring it together, using lots of flour to prevent sticking. Flatten into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds, turn 90 degrees, and repeat this rolling and folding process three times to create layers.
  7. Cut Biscuits: Roll or pat the dough into a final 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Using a 2- or 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, cut out rounds without twisting to ensure full rising. Gather scraps, re-roll gently, and cut until all dough is used. Arrange biscuits close together on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet.
  8. Brush with Buttermilk: Brush the biscuit tops lightly with additional buttermilk to help with browning.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are a beautiful golden brown.
  10. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with honey or maple syrup. Once biscuits are warm from the oven, brush them generously with the honey butter mixture and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a perfect finishing touch.
  11. Storage: Store any leftovers at room temperature tightly covered for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Notes

  • Do not twist the biscuit cutter when cutting to avoid sealing biscuit edges and preventing rise.
  • Use plenty of flour on hands and surface to handle sticky dough comfortably.
  • The dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking if you want to bake fresh biscuits later.
  • For maple bacon version, substitute honey with pure maple syrup in dough and topping.
  • Ensure butter is very cold for flaky biscuits.

Keywords: cornbread biscuits, homemade biscuits, southern biscuits, cheddar jalapeño biscuits, maple bacon biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, savory biscuits

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