Sam's Sweets

Makes about two dozen biscuits

4 c. all-purpose flour

2 tbsp. sugar

2 tbsp. baking powder

2 tsp. salt

Pinch paprika

1 c. shortening

2 c. grated cheddar cheese

1 ½ c. milk

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and paprika.

3. Cut shortening into flour mixture with pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

4. Stir in grated cheese.

5. Stir in milk until dough leaves side of bowl (dough will be soft and sticky).

6. Turn dough into lightly floured surface.

7. Knead lightly 10 times.

8. Flatten dough with hands or rolling pin. It should be 1” high (2.5 cm).

9. Place slightly apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets.

10. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

When we were making Cheese Buiscuits in class what we did well was making our dough, it was slightly moist yet it had the stickyness it was supposed to have. One thing we could have done better is our proportioning, some of our balls were a bit too big or too small. What I would change for next time is that we should add more cheese to the batter to add to the flavour. One thing we learned for this recipe is that we shoudln't handle the dough too much or else it will melt in our hands.