Herbed Cheese Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. dill
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. sharp shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese
3/4 c. milk

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, dill and salt. With a fork, cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse meal.
Stir in shredded cheese.
Add milk and stir just enough to hold dough together.
Place on a lightly floured surface and knead lightly; roll 3/4-inch thick.
Cut with floured biscuit cutter without turning the biscuit cutter (push straight down) and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until as brown as desired.
Yield:
Twelve 2-inch biscuits.