Cheese-Chive Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. margarine
1/2 c. shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. chopped fresh chives
1 c. skim milk
1 Tbsp. margarine, melted
2 tsp. water

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients; cut in 1/4 cup margarine with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
Stir in cheese and chives.
Add milk gradually, stirring just until moistened.
Shape into a ball.
Roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter; place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Combine melted margarine and water; brush over tops of biscuits.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield:
1 dozen.