Buttermilk-Cheese Biscuits

Wonderful tasting biscuits for breakfast or dinner. My husband is now our official biscuit maker b/c he enjoys this recipe! They are pretty easy to make, too. This recipe was found in the Cook 'n On the Go software.

• Ready In: 29 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 18 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, chilled
• 4  ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk (I use powdered buttermilk and water, which can be found in the baking aisle at the grocery store)
• 2  tablespoons buttermilk

Directions

1. At least 30 minutes or up to 2 1/2 hours before serving: in a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in cheese and buttermilk just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Place on a lightly floured surface.
5. Gently knead ten to twelve times.
6. Roll or pat to 1/2-inch thickness.
7. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter dipped in flour.
8. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
9. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
10. About 25 minutes before serving: Preheat oven to 425-degrees for 10 minutes.
11. Bake biscuits for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.