Cheese Biscuits

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   In large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and 1/2 cup cheese.

3. 3

   Ad shortening and butter; cut into flour mixture with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

4. 4

   Make a well in center, pour in milk and stir with a fork just until dough forms a ball.

5. 5

   On a lightly floured board, knead dough lightly, about 15 times, until it is smooth.

6. 6

   Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

7. 7

   Cut with a 2-inch cookie cutter.

8. 8

   Place on greased cookie sheet and bake about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from oven.

10. 10

    Sprinkle tops of biscuits generously with grated cheese.

11. 11

    Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is completely melted, about 3 minutes.

12. 12

    Serve warm.