Flaky Cheddar Biscuits
Ingredients
Instructions
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
- Combine first 4 ingredients in processor.
- Add cheese and cut in shortening using on/off turns until mixture resembles very coarse meal.
- Add milk and blend using on/off turns just until dough begins to come together; do not form ball.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
- Gather into ball;pat into 1/2-inch-thick disc.
- Cut out rounds using 2-inch biscuit cutter.
- Gather scraps, reshape and cut out additional rounds.
- Arrange rounds on heavy large ungreased baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
- (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate.
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- Bake until tops are pale golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Serve biscuits hot with butter.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
557
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).