Super fluffy, buttery and fresh out of the oven. For that, thankfully I have my go-to Best Damn Vegan Biscuit. But a girl has to have more than one biscuit recipe in her arsenal if you ask me, so I went back to the drawing board.
Origins of Biscuits
Soft, flaky biscuits are believed to be a pre-Civil War Southern creation. And because flour was expensive back then, they were enjoyed as a special treat on Sundays. The concept may have been inspired by British biscuits which were more like a thin cookie or cracker. Our recipe is inspired by the texture of the Southern version, but is our plant-based take with an extra kick of flavor!
Vegan Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuits
I’ve been on a bit of a nutritional yeast kick lately and have been putting it on everything, especially pizza and pasta. And if you’ve been reading Minimalist Baker for a while now, you know I adore spicy food. So it was natural to want to try my take on a cheddar jalapeño biscuit. I’m happy to report that the result was a massive success. These little golden gems are the real deal! It starts with your basic dry ingredients plus nutritional yeast! That’s what gives it that amazing yellow color and cheesy flavor. The rest is simple: Mix your dry ingredients while your vegan buttermilk activates, then cut in your vegan butter or coconut oil. Next, stir in your jalapeños and add your buttermilk and stir. Form into a disc, cut and butter! That’s it – the whole process takes about 10-15 minutes. And the result is so worth it: A beautiful, buttery, tender biscuit just asking to be devoured. I mean, come on…look at these guys. These biscuits are legit! They’re: ButteryWarmSavory“Cheesy”FluffyTenderSlightly spicy& Perfect with a little vegan butter and maple syrup (What? Who said that…) Make these for a special weekend brunch or slow breakfast or alongside your favorite soups or summer grilled items. I can’t wait to make these for some unsuspecting cheese-loving friends. I think they’ll be totally oblivious to the fact that these are completely dairy-free. Cheers!
