Vegan Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (kosher or table salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, very cold (8 tablespoons)
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed, chopped
- 1 cup shredded vegan cheddar
- 3/4 cup almond milk
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F).
Line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper; whisk well to combine.
Add the vegan butter to the flour and using your fingertips rub the butter into the mix, stopping when the mixture is a coarse meal.
Stir in the chopped jalapeño and vegan cheddar.
Gradually add the almond milk and stir with a fork just until a messy (sticky) ball is formed.
Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface and knead (with very floured hands) until the dough has been worked into a ball; about 6-7 times should do it.
Pat the ball down into a 1-inch thick round, then use a biscuit cutter to cut out as many rounds as possible, re-rolling the scraps as needed.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet bottom side up as it should be more flat.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips
Don't overwork the dough as they won't rise well.
Fold the dough in half creating 2 layers, then cut out the biscuits to create larger ones.
