Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Cheddar cheese1 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 All purpose flour1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cayenne1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Paprika1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Dry mustard1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Sesame seeds3 Tablespoon, toasted

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 370 Calories from Fat 255

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29 g45%

Saturated Fat 15.7 g78.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 68.3 mg22.8%

Sodium 470.6 mg19.6%

Total Carbohydrates 15 g5.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 13 g25.6%

Vitamin A 18.6% Vitamin C 0.58%

Calcium 37.8% Iron 14.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) For the Electric Mixer Method, cream butter in a bowl.
2) Beat in cheese and blend.
3) In a medium bowl mix flour, salt and spices.
4) Gently add to butter cheese mixture and blend smoothly.
5) For the Food Processor Method, begin with grating cheese using the appropriate blade.
6) Take out the content and set aside.
7) Cream butter with metal blade.
8) Add grated cheese to the blender.
9) In a medium bowl mix thoroughly flour, salt and spices.
10) Add to workbowl and blend.
11) Put the dough in the refrigerator for one hour.

FINALIZING
12) Preheat oven moderately to 350°F (180°C).
13) Dust flour on a flat surface and roll the dough with a floured rolling pin.
14) Cut the biscuits with a cookie cutter or glass.
15) On a cookie sheet place biscuits and top with toasted sesame seeds.
16) Bake for 12 minutes.
17) Shift on wire racks to cool.
18) Store the content in an airtight container.

SERVING
19) Enjoy as an evening snack with any hot beverage.
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