Maple, Bacon & DATE Biscuits
- 25m Prep Time
- 25m Cook Time
- 1h 0mReady In
Savory-sweet biscuits with smoky bacon, chopped dates, and a maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1.54 L flour
- 44.4 ml sugar
- 29.6 ml baking powder
- 9.86 ml baking powder
- 14.8 ml kosher salt
- 7.39 ml baking soda
- 355 ml unsalted butter diced and chilled
- 237 ml pitted chopped dates
- 227 g chopped cooked bacon
- 710 ml buttermilk chilled
- 14.8 ml maple extract
- 29.6 ml butter melted
- 237 ml sifted confectioners' sugar
- 78.9 ml pure maple syrup
- 9.86 ml maple extract
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 12 of 15 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 296 mg
- Iron: 3.76 mg
- Magnesium: 32.5 mg
- Phosphorus: 242 mg
- Potassium: 310 mg
- Zinc: 1.15 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1.54 L flour
- 44.4 ml sugar
- 29.6 ml baking powder
- 9.86 ml baking powder
- 14.8 ml kosher salt
- 7.39 ml baking soda
- 237 ml pitted chopped dates
- 227 g chopped cooked bacon
- 14.8 ml maple extract
- 237 ml sifted confectioners' sugar
- 78.9 ml pure maple syrup
- 9.86 ml maple extract
Prepare
- 355 ml unsalted butter, diced and chilled
- 710 ml buttermilk, chilled
- Melt 29.6 ml butter
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 6½ cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1½ teaspoons baking soda. Mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds.
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Step 2.
Increase the mixer speed to medium-low and add 1½ cups (3 sticks) diced chilled unsalted butter. Mix until the butter pieces are the size of small peas, about 1–2 minutes.
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Step 3.
Add 1 cup pitted chopped dates and 8 ounces chopped cooked bacon to the bowl. Mix on low just to distribute, then with the mixer running, pour in 3 cups chilled buttermilk and 1 tablespoon maple extract. Mix just until blended; the dough will be shaggy with some dry bits. Do not overmix.
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Step 4.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough out onto it. Using a floured rolling pin, gently roll the dough into a 1½-inch-thick circle.
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Step 5.
Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter dipped in flour, cut out 12 biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to avoid sealing the sides. Re-flour the cutter between cuts. Gather scraps, re-roll gently, and cut additional biscuits if needed.
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Step 6.
Arrange the biscuits on two baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Brush the tops with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
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Step 7.
Right before baking, reduce the oven temperature to 425°F. Bake the biscuits until golden brown on top, 22 to 25 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through for even browning.
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Step 8.
While the biscuits bake, make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar, ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, and 2 teaspoons maple extract until smooth.
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Step 9.
Let the biscuits cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the biscuits. Serve immediately or store at room temperature until serving.