Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3 -In a food processor, combine the flour and butter, pulsing until small, pea-sized crumbles appear.

Step 4 -Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and onion powder and pulse 2-3 more times to combine.

Step 5 -Add the cheddar cheese and pulse 2-3 more times.

Step 6 -Add the buttermilk and pulse until the mixture just comes together, being careful to avoid over-mixing.

Step 7 -Lightly flour a work surface.

Step 8 -Turn the dough out onto the prepared work surface.

Step 9 -Using your hands, work the bacon and chives into the dough until just combined, being careful again to avoid over-mixing.

Step 10 -Using your hands, press the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.

Step 11 -Fold the rectangle into thirds, like a letter, and then press it again into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. This rough-and-ready lamination process will help improve the layers of the biscuits.

Step 12 -Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or sharp knife, cut out the biscuits. Make sure to reuse the leftover scraps of dough to make more biscuits!

Step 13 -Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 14 -Brush the top of the biscuits with buttermilk.

Step 15 -Bake on the center rack until golden-brown, about 18-20 minutes.

Step 16 -Cool slightly and serve!