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Cheese Biscuits

These biscuits have become one of our signature items at The Lady & Sons Restaurant. Everyone really looks forward to us bringing them out, whether it be after they are seated or while they are waiting in line.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 8 large biscuits

Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup Crisco shortening
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup buttermilk

Garlic Butter

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, crushed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, baking powder, and sugar together using a fork; cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal. Add cheese. Stir in buttermilk all at one time just until blended. Do not overstir. Drop by tablespoonfuls (I use an ice cream scoop to give biscuits a nicer shape) onto a well-greased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

  2. Garlic Butter

    Step 2

    Combine butter and garlic over medium heat until butter absorbs garlic; brush over tops of warm biscuits. Store leftover butter for next baking.

  3. Variation

    Step 3

    For breakfast, brush with plain butter or honey butter.

Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics
TagsBiscuitPastriesSouthernAmericanCheddarCheeseDairyButtermilkSideBrunchBreakfastNut FreeVegetarianBakingCookbooks
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