Bacon Biscuits

Name: Bacon Biscuits
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup milk

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup milk

Directions

1

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese, bacon, and onion. Add milk, stirring until ingredients are moistened.
2

Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface, and lightly knead 4 to 5 times.
3

Roll dough into a 10- x 7-inch rectangle; cut into 3- x 1-inch rectangles. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.