One of the traditions in my family is to go to the restaurant "Red Lobster" when a birthday is celebrated. At the restaurant, they serve "Cheddar Bay Biscuits" that are a big hit with my sons. They always ask for extras!
I was so happy to see a recipe for these biscuits in the current issue of Food Network Magazine. I tried them and the boys said, "Make these again!" I agree they were delicious and they were also quite easy to make. At the restaurant, they serve these with a glaze of garlic butter on top. I didn't do this at home and they were still very, very good.
Cheddar Biscuits (based on a recipe from Food Network Magazine, October 2009)
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, room temperature
4 tablespoons, cold unsalted butter, cut in small cubes
1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk (not skim)
* Preheat the oven to 425F. In a food processor, pulse together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the shortening and pulse 4 or 5 times. Add the cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times. Pour in the milk and mix just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix. Drop about 1/4 cup of the dough onto a greased baking sheet. There should be about 15 biscuits. Bake 15 - 20 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
