Flaky bars with Buffalo sauce, cheese, and pretzels—perfect for sharing or enjoying as a flavorful snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Biscuit Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 2/3 cup cold buttermilk
06 - 1 large egg
→ Buffalo Layer
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Toppings
10 - 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels, roughly crushed
11 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
14 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add cold butter and cut in using a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs form.
03 - Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl. Pour into flour mixture and gently mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
04 - Press biscuit dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create the base.
05 - Whisk melted butter, Buffalo hot sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl. Spread mixture evenly over biscuit layer.
06 - Sprinkle crushed pretzels evenly over Buffalo sauce layer.
07 - Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with green onions and red pepper flakes if desired.
08 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden brown.
09 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift out using parchment paper and slice into bars.
10 - Serve warm, optionally with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
