Cheddar Drop Biscuits

These should be served piping hot, right out of the oven. If you are having more than 4 people at the table make a double batch.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 10 Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2⁄3 cup buttermilk
• 1  pinch cayenne
• 1⁄2 cup  packed aged grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a midium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne, and salt.
3. Whisk gently to blend.
4. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter and Cheddar cheese until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. (Or pulse in a food processor.) Add the buttermilk and stir until just blended; do not overmix.
6. Drop by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake about 12 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown.