How To Make Sourdough Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits from Scratch

These made from scratch Sourdough Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits are so cheesy and have that hint of spicy taste! This easy Sourdough Biscuits recipe is savory, cheesy, and soft and can spice up any dinner as a side dish. Guaranteed to be your new favorite quick dinner bread!

They Are That Good

Serve up these biscuits as a special treat for dinner. This sourdough Jalapeno Cheese Biscuits recipe is perfect with chili. A perfect add-on to Tex-Mex night!

I first heard of these biscuits when I was vegan back in 2016 when I worked at a local co-op in Atlanta.

For lunch the chef would bake up these amazing Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits of course those were vegan and still tasted amazing!

I was amazed at the flavors my coworker was able to accomplish with these biscuits of pure joy and tantalizing flavors.

Since then I’ve continued my love affair with biscuits, and by doing so I was able to get my perfect recipe down pat. And I’m so happy to share it, I know you and your family will enjoy it!

What You’ll Need

• Sourdough Discard: Yes, the star of the show I usually use discarded sourdough starter but you can also use a recently fed starter.
• Butter: I use unsalted because it tastes better and doesn’t make your food too salty.
• Organic All-Purpose Flour: Be sure to use good quality flour it attributes to the texture of your biscuit.
• Curdled Milk: I use curdled milk to soften up the dough even more, for a very light texture.
• Baking powder  For rising make sure to choose a healthier rising agent with no aluminum.
• Salt :Balances out the taste of your added sugars.
• Organic Cane Sugar : Balances out the salt added to the dough. l for a nice flavor.
• Cheddar Cheese I used high quality grass fed Irish cheese, it brings a sharp cheddar flavor.
• Raw Jalapeno: Adds Heat and Flavor.

How To Make Sourdough Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

1. Add all your dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk in well.
2. Then add your sourdough starter , grated cheese,chopped jalapenos and cubed cold butter.
3. Gently mix with hands til there’s no dry parts left , take special attention to the butter, squeeze in your finger tips to flatten it or use a pastry cutter.
4. Gently form into a ball , and place in the fridge covered for 10-15 minutes. 
5. Lightly flour your surface, roll out the dough and fold over itself twice to create the flakiness in the biscuits.
6. Roll out again , now cut out your biscuits with a knife or biscuit cutter.
7. Place in skillet then preheated oven at 400
8. remove after 20 – 25 minutes and enjoy!

Should I Freeze The Butter For The Biscuits Before Baking?

Yes, when the butter has been chilled in the freezer the butter in your dough will remain intact therefore allowing a flaky biscuit once rolled out and folded.

How Long Do I Bake Biscuits at 400F

I like to cook my biscuits at 400°F for 20-25 minutes. To me, this is the most ideal time and temperature. 

How Do I Know When The Biscuits Are Done?

I always check the shade of color on the bottom of one biscuit to look for a golden tan complexion. How do I get a golden top color only because of the type of oven I have, I turn on the broiler for 1 to 1 ½ minutes and then take them out of the oven.

 I’m sure these Sourdough Jalapeno Cheese Biscuits will be a family favorite in your home just as it is in mine. I usually prepare these as a side for dinner.

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, healthy from scratch recipe, this is the one! I like to serve Sourdough Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits with Chili. I’m so eager to hear what you think of these biscuits! 

Enjoy friends!

Other Recipes That Are Sourdough:

• Sourdough Cheddar Biscuits 
• Sourdough Biscuits
• Sourdough Sugar Cookies 

Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Biscuits

Parvati Humhara

These biscuits are booming with cheesy delicious jalapeño flavor, I absolutely love this the tasty spicy savory cheddar cheese goodness inside. These biscuits won't last long as dinner time!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Resting Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 219 kcal

Equipment

• Skillet
• Rolling Pin
• Large Bowl
• Mixing Spatula
• Biscuit Cutter or use knife to cut into squares

Ingredients

  

• 2½ cup Organic All Purpose Flour
• ½ cup Sourdough Starter
• 1 tbsp Organic Cane Sugar
• 1 tsp Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Baking Soda
• 7 tbsp Cold Cubed Butter
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 whole Raw Jalapeños

Milk Curdle

• 1 cup Organic A2 Milk
• 1 whole Lime Juice

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Instructions

 

• Add milk and lime juice to a measuring cup separately, stir then wait 5 – 8 minutes for the milk to curdle.
  1 cup Organic A2 Milk, 1 whole Lime Juice
• Place your butter in the freezer for at least 30 minutes prior to creating the dough.
  7 tbsp Cold Cubed Butter
• Add flour, sugar , salt , baking powder, baking soda , dry ingredients to your bowl.
  2½ cup Organic All Purpose Flour, 1 tbsp Organic Cane Sugar, 2 tsp Baking Powder, ½ tsp Baking Soda, 1 tsp Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
• Next add your sourdough starter and cold butter , begin cutting in the butter with your hands pressing the cubes into smaller flat pieces. Alternatively you can use your pastry cutter to cut in the butter as to not get your hands messy, like me.
  1/2 cup Sourdough Starter, 7 tbsp Cold Cubed Butter
• Gently mix your batter till you don't see any flour bits left, do not over mix ,over mixing will cause the biscuits to be tough. dough will be a little sticky and that's fine.
• Add cheese and jalapeños fold in gently then place a towel of plastic wrap over the top of the bowl and place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  1 cup Cheddar Cheese, 2 whole Raw Jalapeños
• After ten minutes take the dough out of the fridge and place onto a lightly flour surface. Flour your rolling pin and roll the dough out to about a 2 inch width.
• begin cutting out your biscuits, work quickly because you do not want your butter to melt during this process.
• Once you have cut out all you're biscuits place them in your skillet.
• Place in a preheated oven at 400 degrees and bake for 25-30 minutes . And now you have flaky buttery biscuits that you and your family can enjoy!
• This step is totally optional I like to turn on my broiler to brown the tops of my biscuits for the remaining 2 minutes

Roasted Jalapeños

• Wash and pat dry jalapeños , then place on a bare burner on medium low heat and let the pepper char for 5 minutes then turn over and char the other side.
• put on your gloves to be safe now pull the skin off and de-seed the pepper. Next chop the pepper into cubes and add to the biscuit dough.

Notes

Be Gentle: As you embark on this biscuit-making journey, resist the urge to overmix your dough. Gentle stirring is the key; it keeps your biscuits tender and not tough.

Ice Ice Baby…Literally: Cold butter are your biscuits allies. Make sure your butter is nice and cold. This helps create those delightful layers in your biscuits.

Baking Powder, Your Rising Star: Baking powder is the unsung hero in biscuit making. Check your recipe – it’s the magic ingredient responsible for that perfect rise.

Handle with Care: When cutting out your biscuit shapes, a light touch is your best friend. Pressing too hard can hinder their rise. I use a knife to cut the biscuits into squares, this way it will rise with no issue.

Preheat for Success: Imagine your oven as a portal to biscuit bliss. Make sure it’s preheated, ready to transform your dough into golden, flaky wonders.

Keep Watch: Biscuits need your attention. Overbaking turns them from soft to crispy. Keep a close eye so they don’t burn.

Flour Matters: All-purpose flour is the best choice for biscuits. choosing the wrong flour can make biscuit dense.

Use these tips, and you’ll be the Big Ma of biscuits in your kitchen!  

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