1⅓cupsunbleached all-Purpose flourplus more for work surface
2/3cupcoarse corn gritsor polenta
2½teaspoonsbaking powder
1/4teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspoongranulated sugar
1teaspoonkosher salt
1stick unsalted butterdiced
3/4cupbuttermilk
For the Butter:
1stick butter
1jalapeno
1/4cupgrated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450° and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silpat.
In a large bowl combine the flour, corn grits, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
Cut the cold butter into chunks and work it into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
Gently stir in the butter milk. {Add more flour if dough is too wet}
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat the biscuit dough into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds (like a letter) and pat it back out into an 8x11 rectangle. Use a 2-inch round cutter to make 10 biscuits, combine scraps to make 2 more biscuits.
Place them on the prepared sheet pan and place in your preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the tops are a light golden color, about 15 minutes.
Remove and let cool. Serve with jalapeno cheddar butter {recipe to follow}
For the butter: Roast the jalapeno on a small sheet pan for 20-30 minutes or until the skin is blistered. Remove and place in a small bowl with plastic wrap for 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Trim off the stem and remove the seeds then dice.
Mix one stick of butter {salted}, the diced roasted jalapeno and a quarter cup of good cheddar cheese. Serve as is or refrigerate until ready to use.