Flaky Cheddar Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Combine first 4 ingredients in processor.
3. 3
   Add cheese and cut in shortening using on/off turns until mixture resembles very coarse meal.
4. 4
   Add milk and blend using on/off turns just until dough begins to come together; do not form ball.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Gather into ball;pat into 1/2-inch-thick disc.
7. 7
   Cut out rounds using 2-inch biscuit cutter.
8. 8
   Gather scraps, reshape and cut out additional rounds.
9. 9
   Arrange rounds on heavy large ungreased baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
10. 10
    (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
11. 11
    Cover loosely and refrigerate.
12. 12
    ).
13. 13
    Bake until tops are pale golden brown, about 15 minutes.
14. 14
    Serve biscuits hot with butter.