Cheese Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Lightly grease a baking sheet.
3. 3
   Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Add milk, cheese, mustard and pepper.
5. 5
   Stir with fork until dough leaves sides of bowl.
6. 6
   Turn dough onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth; knead gently, just until smooth. Roll out 1/2-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut into rounds with floured 2-inch cutter.
8. 8
   Place on baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.