Flaky Cheese Biscuits

• cups all-purpose flour↗3 cups
• tablespoon sugar↗1 tablespoon
• tablespoon baking powder↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoon salt↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon cream of tartar↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• cup butter (or 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup shortening)↗3⁄4 cup
• cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)↗1 cup
• cup milk↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°.

2. 2

   In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar.

3. 3

   Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in cheese.

5. 5

   Make a well in the center of flour mixture.

6. 6

   Add milk all at once.

7. 7

   Using a fork, stir just until mixture is moistened.

8. 8

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

9. 9

   Knead dough by folding and gently pressing it just until it holds together.

10. 10

    Pat or lightly roll until 3/4-inch thick.

11. 11

    Cut with a floured 2 1/2 inch round cutter, dipping cutter into flour between cuts; reroll scraps as necessary.

12. 12

    Place dough circles 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

13. 13

    Bake for 10-14 minutes or until golden.

14. 14

    Remove biscuits from baking sheet; serve warm.