Pizza Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.3 cup butter melted
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 1.3 teaspoons garlic powder divided
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper white
• 1 cup milk 
• 12 slices pepperoni diced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup shortening 
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• knife
• blender

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl.
3. Cut shortening into flour mixture with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture is slightly lumpy. Stir milk, Cheddar cheese, and pepperoni into flour mixture until well blended. Drop 2-inch balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Stir butter and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder together in a small bowl; brush onto biscuits.