# Components:
→ Biscuit Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
09 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
→ Flamin Hot Crust
10 - 2 cups Flamin Hot Cheetos, crushed into fine crumbs
→ For Baking
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper.
03 - Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to incorporate until the mixture has a coarse crumb texture.
04 - Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
05 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together canned pumpkin puree and buttermilk until smooth.
06 - Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape each into a ball.
08 - Roll each dough ball in crushed Flamin Hot Cheetos crumbs to coat completely.
09 - Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
10 - Lightly brush the tops of each ball with melted unsalted butter using a pastry brush.
11 - Transfer to the oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and set.
12 - Allow biscuit bites to cool slightly before serving.
