Flaky Hot Cherry Pepper Biscuits With Cheddar Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking powder and sugar in food processor.

3. 3

   Blend in shortening by pulsing on and off until mixture resembles coarse corn meal.

4. 4

   Put mixture in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Stir in cheese, peppers and bacon or ham.

6. 6

   Add milk and mix until just blended.

7. 7

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly, about 10 turns.

8. 8

   Roll or pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

9. 9

   Cut into 2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter.

10. 10

    Gather scraps, reshape and cut into rounds.

11. 11

    Place biscuits on an ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart.

12. 12

    Bake in oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

13. 13

    Transfer to cooling rack for 5 to 10 minutes and serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.