Flaky Cheddar Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • 13 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
  • 12 cup chilled milk

Instructions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in processor.
  3. Add cheese and cut in shortening using on/off turns until mixture resembles very coarse meal.
  4. Add milk and blend using on/off turns just until dough begins to come together; do not form ball.
  5. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
  6. Gather into ball;pat into 1/2-inch-thick disc.
  7. Cut out rounds using 2-inch biscuit cutter.
  8. Gather scraps, reshape and cut out additional rounds.
  9. Arrange rounds on heavy large ungreased baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
  10. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
  11. Cover loosely and refrigerate.
  12. ).
  13. Bake until tops are pale golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  14. Serve biscuits hot with butter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

557 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 36.4g 47% DV
Carbs 50.8g 18% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 11.7g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12585.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 178mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 40.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 131.3mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 1764.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% DV
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).

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