CHEDDAR BISCUITS

 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup quality vegetable shortening
3/4 cup milk, approximately

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl; toss with the cheese.  Using 2 knives or a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Make a well in the center; pour in the milk all at once.

Stir the dough quickly with a fork; if too dry, add a little more milk to form a dough ball.  Knead 10 times. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 3/4-inch; cut into 2 1/2-inch biscuits. 

Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

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