Neiman Marcus Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons double-acting baking powder 
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 4 oz freshly sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup vegetable shortening 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• whisk
• blender

Directions

1. Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas and dough is crumbly; stir in cheese.
3. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 to 4 times.
5. Place dough in a bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 35
7. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll dough to 1-inch thickness; cut with a 1 1/2-inch round cutter, and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
8. Bake at 350 for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.