Best Cheese Biscuits

 

 These cheesy biscuits are perfect for mopping up egg yolks for breakfast, serving as a sandwich bun for lunch, or spreading with butter for dinner.

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

1/3 cup cooking oil

3/4 cup milk

 

In a mixing bowl, combine the first four dry ingredients. Grate some cheese on top. Stir in the milk and cooking oil. Form a soft dough ball with your hands. If necessary, add more milk to make the dough smooth.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 8-10 times. Roll or pat to a thickness of 3/4 to 1 inch. Use a biscuit cutter to make the shapes. Place close together on an ungreased cookie sheet for moist sides or one inch apart for crisp sides. For better browning, dab tops with milk.

Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, or until nicely browned. Serve either plain or with butter.