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Chive Cheese Biscuits

SUBMITTED BY: Joan Baskin

"From Black Creek, British Columbia, Joan Baskin writes, 'These are the lightest biscuits I've ever baked. My husband loves them with a meal of macaroni and cheese and coleslaw.' Flecks of fresh chives and golden bits of cheddar cheese make the biscuits a savory standout."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup snipped chives

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in cheese and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and chives until moistened.
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 8-10 times. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by C Petrie
These were really easy to make and turned out fine--just a bit bland though. I think I will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by Nicole
Nice texture but very bland. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by jessicalyn98
this was easy enough to make, but it just really lacked in overall flavor. it definately... MORE


 
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