These biscuits are soft, fluffy and the perfect accompaniment to almost any meal. I especially love to make them to go alongside pasta or roasts to help soak up the sauce. They are actually my moms recipe, she made these biscuits often over my childhood but omitted the cheese and butter glaze and we would eat them with jam instead! They are amazing that way, as well. My kids love these biscuits and I’m sure your family will love them too. 🙂 Enjoy!
Favorite Cheddar Garlicky Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 Tbsp shortening
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In standing mixer with dough hook attached, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and shortening until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add milk to flour mixture, mix on low just until incorporated and a soft dough forms. Fold in shredded cheese.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet sprayed lightly with cooking spray. Bake for about 15 minutes, until light golden brown.
- Mix melted butter, garlic salt and oregano in a small bowl and brush over each biscuit. Serve warm! Enjoy.