Cheddar Biscuits

CHEDDAR BISCUITS-Makes 10



2 to 2 1/4 cups flour, plus more for working surface

2 1/4 t. baking powder

3/4 t. salt

1/4 t. ground pepper

6 T. cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

3/4 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese



Preheat oven to 425*. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, soda, salt and pepper. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture represents coarse crumbs, with some pea size lumps. Mix in buttermilk and cheese until combined. With a floured hand, knead dough against side of bowl until it holds together. If it is sticky, knead in up to 1/4 cup more flour.



After kneading biscuit dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat the dough to 1 inch thick. With a floured biscuit cutter, cut out rounds as close together as possible. Place on a baking sheet. Gather scraps; pat again, and cut out more rounds. Place on jelly roll pan.

Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Serve warm.