Assemble these supplies:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 ounces Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, approximately
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 or 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
Steps in preparation:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Melt butter over low heat in small skillet or butter warmer and set aside.
- Grate enough cheese to measure about Y2 cup.
- Combine grated cheese, 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt in medium-size bowl. Stir in cream with fork, mixing just until moistened. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons milk to dough if too crumbly.
- On lightly floured surface, knead dough 8 to 10 times. With fingers, press out to a scant 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough into 11/2-inch rounds with biscuit cutter.
- With tongs, dip biscuits in melted butter to coat and place on ungreased baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until biscuits are golden.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and place on wire rack to cool slightly.
- With spatula, transfer biscuits from baking sheet to napkin-lined basket.
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