Cheese Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Crisco
1 c. (4 oz.) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. soda

Preparation

Combine flour and shortening in a medium bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture is coarse.
Stir in cheese.
Combine buttermilk, mustard and soda.
Pour into flour mixture and stir until mixed.
Turn onto floured board; knead 3 or 4 times.
Roll out and cut into biscuits.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yield:
12 biscuits.