# Components:
→ For the Biscuits
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
→ For the Maple Bourbon Glaze
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon bourbon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
→ To Assemble
13 - 12 wooden skewers, 6-inch
14 - Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add cold butter cubes and blend in with a pastry blender or fork until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Fold shredded cheddar cheese into the flour mixture.
05 - Pour in cold buttermilk and stir until dough just forms; avoid overmixing.
06 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Pat into a rectangle approximately 3/4-inch thick.
07 - Slice dough into 24 squares, each roughly 1.5 inches.
08 - Place biscuit squares on the prepared baking sheet with minimal spacing.
09 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
10 - While biscuits bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup, bourbon, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, then take off heat.
11 - Brush biscuitts generously with glaze while warm.
12 - Thread two glazed biscuits onto each wooden skewer. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
