Cheese Triangles
List of Ingredients
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup ground red pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheeseRecipe
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In large mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, red pepper (if using) and salt. Cut in shortening till size of coarse crumbs. Stir in the first 1/2 cup cheese. Add 3/4 cup milk, stirring till dry ingredients are moistened. Form into a ball. On floured surface roll dough to 10 inch square and 1/4 inch thick. Brush with remaining milk and sprinkle with remaining cheese; press lightly. Using a 2 1/2-inch square cutter, cut into sixteen squares. Cut each square in half diagonally to make 32 triangles. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or till golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 32.
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