Great with eggs, chili, soup or stew.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 9 Biscuits
Ingredients
3
1/2 cups all purpose flour
2
tablespoons baking powder
1
tablespoon sugar
2
teaspoons cayenne pepper
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1
cup grated sharp Romano cheese
2
/3 cup chilled vegetable shortening cut into small pieces
1
1/4 cups chilled buttermilk
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter large baking sheet. Sift first 5 ingredients twice into medium bowl. Mix in cheeses. Add shortening; rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring until dough begins to form clumps.
Step 2
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently until smooth, about 8 turns. Roll out dough to 3/4-inch-thickness. Using 3-inch-diameter biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits. Gather dough scraps; roll out to 3/4-inch-thickness. Cut out additional biscuits. Transfer biscuits to prepared baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.