Cheese Biscuits

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• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 16-20 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1⁄8 cup butter, melted
• 3⁄4 cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 2  cups self-rising flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together using a fork; cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal. Add cheese. Stir in buttermilk all at 1 time just until blended. Do not over stir. Drop by tablespoonfuls, or use an ice cream scoop, onto a well greased baking sheet. Brush dough with melted butter. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.