ingredients.

• (2 ½) cups self-rising flour
• (2) tsp granulated sugar
• (½) cup vegetable shortening (or butter)
• (¾) cup buttermilk
• (¼) cup maple syrup
• (2) bacon slices, pan-fried and chopped (if not thick cut bacon, use 3 or 4 slices)
• (¼) cup green onions, chopped
• (¾) cup shredded cheddar cheese
• (4) tbsp butter, melted (optional)

directions.

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF
2. In a bowl, mix flour and sugar
3. Add shortening and cut into the flour using a pastry blender or a fork until you get a coarse crumble — don’t overwork it
4. Add buttermilk and maple syrup, then stir until dry ingredients are moistened – batter will be sticky
5. Add chopped bacon, scallions and cheddar cheese to biscuit dough, combine until evenly distributed
6. Drop dough in heaping tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart
7. Bake 10-15 minutes until biscuits are golden (oven times will vary)
8. Remove from oven and brush biscuits with melted butter (optional)

Recipe adapted from Gold Medal