Almost-Famous Cheddar Biscuits

This recipe couldn't be simpler and the biscuits are melt in your mouth. It came from the Food Channel Network

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 12-14 buscuits

Ingredients

• For the biscuits

•  cooking spray
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature
• 4  tablespoons  cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 6  ounces  grated cheddar cheese (about 1-1/4 cps)
• 3⁄4 cup  whole milk

• For the garlic butter

• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  garlic clove, smashed
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Lightly mist a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. To make the biscuits: pulse the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening and pulse until combined. Add the butter; pulse 4 or 5 times, or until the butter is in pea-size pieces. Add the cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times. Pour in the milk and pulse just until the mixture is moistened and forms a shaggy dough.
3. Turn dough out onto a clean surface and gently knead until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
4. Drop the dough onto the baking sheet in scant 1/4 cp. portions, 2 inches apart, andbake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, make he garlic butter: melt the butter with the garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Brush the biscuits with thegarlic butter and serve warm.