Cornmeal Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in cheese.
4. 4
   Make a well in center of mixture and set aside.
5. 5
   Stir together buttermilk and undrained can of chili peppers.
6. 6
   Add buttermilk mixture all at once to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
7. 7
   Turn out dough on floured surface.
8. 8
   Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing dough 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is smooth.
9. 9
   Pat dough out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
10. 10
    Dip cutter into flour between each cut.
11. 11
    Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake at 450° 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
13. 13
    Serve hot with butter.