Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   1. Preheat oven 400°. 2. Combine the first six ingredients in processor and blend.
2. 2
   Add butter and using on/off turns until meal forms. 3. Transfer to large bowl.
3. 3
   Mix in cheese.
4. 4
   (This can be prepared 4 hours ahead.
5. 5
   Cover and chil). 4. Mix enough butermilk into flour mixture to bind dough.
6. 6
   Turn out unto floured surface and knead until combined (about 10 minutes). 5. Pat out dough to 3/4-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Using 3-inch diameter cookie cutter cut out biscuits.
8. 8
   Gather scraps and pat out 3/4-inch thickness and cut out additional biscuits. 6. Transfer biscuits to ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Brush biscuits with egg glaze and sprinkle with poppy seeds. 7. Bake at 400° until golden brown and firm to the touch about 18 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes about 10.