Savory Southwest Biscuits

Name: Savory Southwest Biscuits
Ingredients: 3 cups Flour; 2-1/2 Tablespoons Sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 3/4 cups Shortening; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1 cup Milk; 6 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1/4 cups Diced Green Chilies; 4 strips Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 cups Flour
2-1/2 Tablespoons Sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
1 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cups Shortening
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1 cup Milk
6 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1/4 cups Diced Green Chilies
4 strips Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in shortening. Add egg and milk. Mix in cheese, chilies, and crumbled bacon.
2

Turn out on floured surface and knead 10-15 times. Roll out 1/2-inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
3

Makes 20 biscuits