Canadian Tea Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.33 cups shortening
• 0.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup milk , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2. 2

   Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in Cheddar and chives; gradually stir in milk until a soft dough forms.

3. 3

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, with floured hands, until smooth, about 15 times. Roll dough out until 1-inch thick using a floured rolling pin. Cut biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; place onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press dough trimmings together, roll out again, and cut remaining dough into biscuits.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.