Cheddar Biscuits

Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients:

2 cups flour, sifted

1 tablespoons double-acting baking powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup butter

3/4 cup milk

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Melted butter for garnish

Directions:

Heat oven to 450*F

In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt.  Then sift the mixture into a mixing bowl.  Work in the butter with your fingers (or two knives or a heavy fork) until it is the consistency of cornmeal.  Add the milk and cheese, and stir in to the dough just enough to make the particles cling together.  (It should be a soft dough.)  

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 1 minute.  Then either pat or roll the dough put tp a 3/4" thick square.  Cut the biscuits into 2" squares.  Dip each in melted butter and arrange on an ungreased baking sheet or pan.  If you want them crisp all around place them far apart; for fluffier biscuits place them close together.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops or golden brown.