CHEESE BISCUITS II

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A tasty biscuit with a flavor kick courtesy of bell pepper and pimentos.

Provided by Nell Marsh

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup shortening
⅔ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender. Add the grated cheese, green bell pepper, and pimento; mix with a fork. Stir in milk and mix well.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 times. Roll out to a rectangular shape and cut into squares using a knife or pizza cutter. Place onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 524.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g