Jalapeno Beer Biscuits

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   Heat the oven to 425 degrees.

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   Lightly grease a baking sheet.

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   In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.

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   Stir in the peppers.

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   Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   Add the beer a few tablespoons at a time, tossing the mixture with a fork until it clings together into a ball.

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   You may not need all the beer; the dough should be only slightly sticky and still easy to handle.

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   Lightly sprinkle a countertop with flour.

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   With your hands, gently pat the dough out into a round about three-quarters of an inch thick.

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    Using a cookie cutter or small glass, cut the dough into rounds about two and a half inches in diameter.

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    Place those on the baking sheet.

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    Pull the dough scraps together into a ball, pat it out and cut more biscuits.

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    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.

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    Serve very hot with lots of butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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