Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Whisk in the cheddar cheese.
4. 4
   Using your fingers or a pastry blender, rub or cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-size pieces remaining.
5. 5
   Mix in the buttermilk, stirring, just until the dough holds together.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to a 7 1/2-inch square that's 3/4 inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut the dough into nine 2 1/2-inch squares and transfer the squares to an ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake the biscuits for about 12 minutes, until golden brown on top.
9. 9
   Let the biscuits cool slightly and serve.