Cheese Biscuits
(from mayflowerkids’s recipe box)
8 large biscuits
Source: Paula Deen, Lady & Sons Restaurant
Serves 8 peopleCategories: bread, mardi gras, southern
Ingredients
- 2 c self-rsing flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 t sugar
- 1/3 c Crisco shortening
- 3/4 c grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 c buttermilk
- Garlic Butter*
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Mix flour, baking powder, and sugar together usinng a fork; cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal. Add cheese. Stir in buttermilk all at one time just until blended. Do not overstir.
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Drop by tablespoonfuls (you can use an ice cream scoop) onto a well-greased baking sheet.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Cool.
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Brush warm Garlic Butter over warm biscuits.