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Easy Cheese Biscuits

Jani H. Leuschel
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 biscuits
Calories 183.82 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup of milk
  • ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup butter-flavor shortening
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil that has been greased.
  • Pour the vinegar into the milk and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine flours with baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Stir vigorously with a whisk or a fork.
  • Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter, fork, or well-floured fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheese.
  • Combine the beaten egg with the milk/vinegar. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Stir just until all ingredients are moistened, being careful not to overmix.
  • Using a scoop or large spoon, drop about an eighth of the batter onto the baking sheet.
  • Repeat using the remaining batter.
  • Check biscuits after 10 minutes. They should be firm and the tops should spring back lightly when touched.
  • Leave for an additional 2 to 5 minutes to finish baking, if necessary.

Notes

These homespun drop biscuits taste of old-fashioned goodness. They are tender, thanks to the butter-flavored shortening, but you can replace half the shortening with butter if you prefer.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 183.82kcalCarbohydrates: 19.1gProtein: 4.93gFat: 10.03gSaturated Fat: 3.68gSodium: 180.7mgFiber: 1.81gSugar: 1.73g
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