
| Cheddar Drop Biscuits 1 cup all-purpose flour 1½ tsp double-acting baking powder ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into bits ¼ lb Sharp Cheddar, grated coarse (about 1 3/4 cups) ½ to 3/4 cup milk 1. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, and blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in the cheddar and add enough milk to form a soft sticky dough. 2. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a buttered baking sheet and bake the biscuits in a preheated 425 degree F oven for 15 minutes, or until they are pale golden. About 16 biscuits High Altitude Unlike cakes and breads, biscuits should require no adjustment of the leavening. |