Biscuits - Cheddar & Herb

By shelliec

Ingredients

• Biscuits:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 3 tablespoons butter, cold (or room temp works too)
• 1 cup buttermilk (i never have buttermilk so i use 1 c milk and 1 1/2 tsp vinegar... let them sit together until little bubbles appear on the top, about ten min.)
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• Buttery Topping:
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• pinch of salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until coarse crumbs are formed. Lightly mix in grated cheese. Mix in buttermilk just until moist (dry spots here and there are ok - the biscuits will be tough if they are overmixed).

Drop the biscuits onto a greased cookie sheet, using a cookie scooper (flatten slightly). BAKE 425° for 12-14 minutes, until browned and golden.

While the biscuits are baking, in a small bowl combine butter, parsley, garlic powder and salt. Right when the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the butter/herb mixture over the biscuits evenly. Serve immediately.