These biscuits have become one of our signature items at The Lady & Sons Restaurant. Everyone really looks forward to us bringing them out, whether it be after they are seated or while they are waiting in line.

　　

Ingredients

yields 8 large biscuits

　　2 cups self-rising flour

　　1 teaspoon baking powder

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　1/3 cup Crisco shortening

　　3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese

　　1 cup buttermilk

　　

Garlic Butter

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted

　　2 cloves garlic, crushed

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, baking powder, and sugar together using a fork; cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal. Add cheese. Stir in buttermilk all at one time just until blended. Do not overstir. Drop by tablespoonfuls (I use an ice cream scoop to give biscuits a nicer shape) onto a well-greased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

　　

Garlic Butter

Step 2

Combine butter and garlic over medium heat until butter absorbs garlic; brush over tops of warm biscuits. Store leftover butter for next baking.

　　

Variation

Step 3

For breakfast, brush with plain butter or honey butter.

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