pepperoni biscuits

I discovered this recipe two years ago. It's great for brunch on lazy weekends when you can sleep late.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 10 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄3 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped  pepperoni
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients (flour through red pepper).
2. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
3. Stir in pepperoni.
4. Add milk stirring until moist.
5. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead a few times.
6. Roll out dough and cut with biscuit cutter.
7. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
8. Bake at 425 for 13 to 15 minutes.
9. Serve with a bowl of hot cheddar cheese soup.
10. Delicious!