Flaky Cheddar Biscuits

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
• 1/3 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
• 1/2 cup chilled milk

Recipe

• 1 position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
• 2 combine first 4 ingredients in processor.
• 3 add cheese and cut in shortening using on/off turns until mixture resembles very coarse meal.
• 4 add milk and blend using on/off turns just until dough begins to come together; do not form ball.
• 5 turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
• 6 gather into ball;pat into 1/2-inch-thick disc.
• 7 cut out rounds using 2-inch biscuit cutter.
• 8 gather scraps, reshape and cut out additional rounds.
• 9 arrange rounds on heavy large ungreased baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
• 10 (can be prepared 3 hours ahead. cover loosely and refrigerate.).
• 11 bake until tops are pale golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• 12 serve biscuits hot with butter.