Cheese Biscuits

By gina62_cooks

Ingredients

• 2 cups AP flour
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 TBS baking powder
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400.
Combine first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening til mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in cheese and buttermilk. Knead lightly. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.