Jalapeno Biscuits

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tea. salt
• 1/8 tea. cayenne
• 1/8 tea. garlic powder
• 1/4 cup solid shortening
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped
• 3/4 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450 degrees

Sift flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resenbles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheeses and jalapeno.

Add milk; stir lightly to form soft dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface, knead 20 times.

Roll or pat dough to 1/2". Cut into 2" rounds. Gather scraps together; reroll and cut.

Place biscuits 1" apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 450 degrees 12 minutes, until golden brown.