Cheddar, Red Onion, and Sage Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.3 cup butter chilled cut into pieces
• 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 tablespoons sage fresh finely chopped
• 1 cup milk 1% low-fat
• 2 tablespoons onion red finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1.3 ounces cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• knife
• blender
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 42
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
4. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese, onion, and sage.
5. Add milk to flour mixture; stir just until moist.
6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times. Pat or roll dough to a 1-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
7. Place biscuits 2 inches apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Coat tops of biscuits with cooking spray.
8. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.