Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients
4 strips bacon
8 ounces all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3⁄4 cup heavy cream
3 ounces butter, very cold
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1 ounce unsalted butter, melted

Instructions
1. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the bacon until crisp, about 10-20 minutes.
2. Preheat an oven to 425°F.
3. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the egg and heavy cream.
5. Add the butter to the dry ingredients. Break the butter up by pinching it between your fingers in the flour
mixture. Break the butter until it is very small, about the size small peas.
6. Add the cheese and the bacon.
7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient and butter mixture. Quickly mix just until a thick, uneven
dough forms.
8. Move the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times until an even dough ball forms.
Take care not to over knead or mix the dough.
9. Tear chunks of the biscuit dough onto a lined baking sheet.
10. Brush the butter over the tops of the biscuits.
11. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes.