# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Cheese & Jalapeños
07 - 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
09 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh jalapeños, seeded
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 2/3 cup buttermilk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
14 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
15 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced into rings (optional, for garnish)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and smoked paprika.
03 - Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, and diced jalapeños.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry mixture and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat into a 1-inch thick round.
07 - Cut dough into 8 wedges. Place each wedge onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
08 - Brush tops of dough wedges with heavy cream. Sprinkle with extra shredded cheddar cheese and garnish with jalapeño rings if desired.
09 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and set. Cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving.
