Cheddar Pan Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0F Melt butter in 8-inch square baking pan in oven (3 to 5 minutes).
Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except milk in medium bowl.
Stir in milk just until moistened.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth (1 minute).
Pat or roll dough into 12x6-inch rectangle.
Cut into 12 (1-inch) strips.
Dip each strip into melted butter in pan; fold each strip in half.
Place folded strips in 2 rows in same pan.
Bake for 23 to 28 minutes or until lightly browned.
Serve warm.