Cheddar-Jalapeño Biscuits

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   Preheat oven to 450u00b0.

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   Sift together first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs; stir in cheese and jalapeno. Add buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix.

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   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Pat or roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch round cutter, and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Gather dough scraps together, and repeat. Bake at 450u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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