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Easy Cheddar Biscuits

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• 1 Tbsp sugar
  
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• 1/3 cup shortening
  
• ½ cup milk
  






Instructions



1. Pulse first 4 ingredients in a food processor 4 or 5 times or until dry ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and shortening, and pulse 4 or 5 times or until mixture is crumbly. With processor running, gradually add milk, and process until dough forms a ball and leaves sides of bowl.
   
   
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; shape into a ball. Pat or roll dough to ½-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch round cutter, and place on baking sheets.
   
   
3. Bake biscuits at 425° F for 10 minutes or until golden.
   
   Makes 1½ dozen.
   
   
   Prep: 20 minutes
   Bake: 10 minutes