Cheese Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 2/3 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Shred Cheddar cheese.
Combine dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening.
Stir in cheese and add buttermilk.
Stir until dough clings together.
Knead dough lightly and roll into 12-inch circle.
Cut into 8 wedges.
Begin at wide end of wedge and roll toward point.
Place biscuit (point side down) on a greased baking sheet and bake at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes.
Yields 8 biscuits.