cheese biscuits ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
• 2/3 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar. cut in the shortening with a pastry blender. add the grated cheese, green bell pepper, and pimento; mix with a fork. stir in milk and mix well.
• turn the dough out a floured surface and knead 5 times. roll out to a rectangular shape and cut into squares using a knife or pizza cutter. place an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake for 15 minutes, or until browned.