Cheese Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted self-rising flour
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
1 c. (4 oz.) grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
dash of red pepper

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour until mixture is coarse crumbs.
Add milk and stir with a fork until dough leaves sides of bowl.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth.
Roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a floured 2-inch cutter.
Bake in a preheated oven at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.