Easy Dinner Biscuits

Submitted by Allfromom

"This is a recipe that I've adapted from other biscuit recipes and find it quick easy and not too heavy. Great with all kinds of dinners."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups unsifted flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable shortening
• 1⁄3 cup sharp cheddar cheese (or to taste)
• 2 finely sliced green onions

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Sift into mixing bowl flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
3. Add shortening and cut in with butter knives and then hands.
4. Make a nest in the flour mix and add milk mix/knead until thoroughly mixed.
5. Add milk, if needed, to form, and mix.
6. Turn onto lightly floured board, and knead gently 6 to 8 times.
7. Role dough to two inch diameter.
8. Cut into biscuits.
9. Place on baking sheet and brown in oven 10-12 minutes.