Recipe ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups finely grated Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 2/3 cup milk
Recipe method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and 1/2 cup cheese. Add shortening and butter.
- Cut into flour mixture with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Make a well in center, pour in milk and stir with a fork just until dough forms a ball.
- On a lightly floured board, knead dough lightly, about 15 times, until it is smooth.
- Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch cookie cutter.
- Place on greased cookie sheet and bake about 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Sprinkle tops of biscuits generously with grated cheese.
- Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is completely melted, about 3 minutes.
- Serve warm.
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