Cheddar Apple Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2
   To a mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar, and salt. Stir together. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in the apples and all but 3 tablespoons of the cheese.
3. 3
   Add the buttermilk and stir gently to moisten until it just comes together (more buttermilk can be added by the tablespoon, if needed).
4. 4
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat or roll the dough into 1/2 inch thickness. Cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Top each biscuit with some of the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes.
5. 5
   Best served hot from the oven.
6. 6
   Adapted from Oleander and Palm.