canadian tea biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup milk, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir cheddar cheese and chives into flour mixture; gradually stir in milk to form a soft dough.
• turn dough out a lightly floured surface and with floured hands, knead until smooth, about 15 times. roll dough out to a 1-inch thickness with a floured rolling pin. cut biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; place an ungreased baking sheet. press dough trimmings together, roll out again, and cut remaining dough into rounds.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.