Cheese Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, salt and baking soda.
2. 2
   Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening and bacon fat until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   Add the milk and stir lightly to combine.
4. 4
   Let the dough rest for 20 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
5. 5
   Gently knead in the cheese.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 450.
7. 7
   On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the dough 1/2 inch thick.
8. 8
   Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out 16 biscuits; re-form any scraps into another biscuits.
9. 9
   Place the biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Serve at once.