In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together using a fork; cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal. Add cheese. Stir in buttermilk all at 1 time just until blended. Do not over stir. Drop by tablespoonfuls, or use an ice cream scoop, onto a well greased baking sheet. Brush dough with melted butter. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Servings: 15
Yield: 16-20 biscuits
Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Degree of Difficulty
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Oven Temperature: 350°F
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/15 of a recipe (1.9 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories
147.92
Calories From Fat (53%)
77.84
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8.7g
13%
Saturated Fat 3.84g
19%
Cholesterol 11.81mg
4%
Sodium 433.67mg
18%
Potassium 49.9mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 13.88g
5%
Fiber 0.58g
2%
Sugar 1.17g
Protein 3.3g
7%
MyPoints 3.8
Source
Author: Paula Deen
Web Page: http://recipes.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view/cheese_biscuits/