Shelly's Recipe

Cheddar Pan Biscuits

Category: Bread

1/3 cup butter
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded + more for top
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the butter in an 8 inch square baking pan and set it into the oven to melt. (3 to 5 minutes) Remove from the oven and set aside.

Meanwhile whisk together the flour, cheese, baking powder, sugar, basil leaves and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk and stir it in just until the mixture is moistened evenly. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for a minute until smooth. (about 6 or 7 turns)

Pat or roll the dough out to a 12 by 6 inch rectangle. Cut into 12 1-inch wide strips. Dip the strips into the melted butter in the pan, one at a time and then fold each strip in half. Place the folded strips in 2 rows in the same pan as you have melted the butter in. Sprinkle the 1 ounce of shredded cheese evenly over top.

Bake for 23 to 28 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm with cold butter for spreading and enjoy!!