Cheese Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 2/3 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Pour flour in bowl.
Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in cheese.
Add buttermilk; stir just until dough clings together.
On lightly floured surface, knead dough lightly until easy to handle.
Roll into a 12-inch circle.
Cut into 8 wedges.
Begin at wide end of wedge and roll toward point.
Place biscuits, point side down, on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm.
Yield: 8 biscuits.