Categories: Breads

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Parchment paper

Directions

1. Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas and dough is crumbly; stir in cheese. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.

2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 to 4 times. Place dough in a bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 350°. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll dough to 1-inch thickness; cut with a 1 1/2-inch round cutter, and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

4. Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown

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