Cheese Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. cheese (Cheddar), shredded

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cut in shortening and shredded cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mixes better with the fingers than with a fork.
Add milk; stir until dampened.
Drop into a greased cookie sheet by heaping teaspoonfuls.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 16 biscuits.