Cheddar Biscuits

Bisquick Alternative

Ingredients

• 2 C buttermilk baking mix (small box equals 2 cups, Bisquick or Jiffy Mix)
• 160 ml milk
• ½ C shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ C butter
• ½ tsp garlic powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Combine mix, milk and cheese with a wooden spoon until soft dough forms, then beat vigorously 30 seconds.
3. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
4. Combine butter and garlic powder and brush over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.
5. Serve warm - makes 10 large biscuits.

Flour Alternative

Ingredients

• 1 C all-purpose flour
• 1 C cake flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder, divided
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 4 tbs cold butter, divided
• ½ C finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 C buttermilk
• ½ tsp dried parsley flakes

Directions

1. Preheat over to 425°
2. In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, half of the garlic powder and baking soda.
3. Cut in 3 tbs butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, add cheese, then stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
4. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
5. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
6. Melt remaining butter, stir in parsley and remaining garlic powder, and brush over biscuits.
7. Serve warm.