Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Homemade Cheese Biscuits
submitted by smruti at ifood.tv

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking powder3 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Shortening1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cheddar cheese1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), grated
 Milk3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 504 Calories from Fat 337

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 38 g58.7%

Saturated Fat 10.8 g54.1%

Trans Fat 4.5 g

Cholesterol 11.3 mg3.8%

Sodium 583.8 mg24.3%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g11.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.5%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 7 g14.4%

Vitamin A 2.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 28.1% Iron 12.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt
2) Using a butter knife, cut the shortening and mix in the flour till it becomes a coarse mixture
3) Add milk to the shortening and blend well
4) Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and roll out
5) Using a biscuit cutter cut the dough and then place them on a greased cookies sheet
6) Bake for 15 minutes at 425F

SERVING
7) Serve warm with glass of milk or a pot of tea
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