Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   Whisk in the cheddar cheese.

4. 4

   Using your fingers or a pastry blender, rub or cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-size pieces remaining.

5. 5

   Mix in the buttermilk, stirring, just until the dough holds together.

6. 6

   On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to a 7 1/2-inch square that's 3/4 inch thick.

7. 7

   Cut the dough into nine 2 1/2-inch squares and transfer the squares to an ungreased baking sheet.

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   Bake the biscuits for about 12 minutes, until golden brown on top.

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   Let the biscuits cool slightly and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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