# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
09 - 1/4 cup crushed Flamin Hot flavored corn chips
→ Dairy
10 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
11 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
12 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
→ For Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
14 - 1/4 cup crushed Flamin Hot flavored corn chips
15 - 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and crushed Flamin Hot corn chips.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to dry mixture. Blend with a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Fold shredded cheddar cheese into the crumb mixture.
05 - Pour in cold buttermilk and gently stir until dough is just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Press into a rough rectangle approximately 3/4 inch thick.
07 - Slice dough into 12 sticks, each roughly 1 by 4 inches.
08 - Place biscuit sticks on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
09 - Brush tops with melted butter, sprinkle with extra crushed Flamin Hot corn chips and cheddar cheese.
10 - Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow to cool slightly before serving.
