Quick Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, paprika, and onion powder.
3. 3
   Mix to blend then make a well in the center of the bowl and add the milk, butter, bacon and cheese.
4. 4
   Mix gently with a wooden spoon.
5. 5
   The dough will be wet and sticky.
6. 6
   Using a 1/4 cup measure or ice cream scoop, portion the batter onto a baking sheet, leaving an inch or so around each biscuit.
7. 7
   In a small bowl, beat the egg with a splash of water and then brush this mixture on the top of each biscuit.
8. 8
   Bake in the oven until the biscuits are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.