Cheese Biscuits
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16 to 20
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 stick melted butter
- 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups self rising flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together using a fork; cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal. Add cheese. Stir in buttermilk all at 1 time just until blended. Do not over stir. Drop by tablespoonfuls, or use an ice cream scoop, onto a well greased baking sheet. Brush dough with melted butter. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 16-20 biscuits.
