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Nana's Best Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Biscuits

Here's how you make Nana's Best Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Biscuits
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 10-15m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 slices lean bacon, ( I like double- smoked)
  • 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening or lard
  • 1/2 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (approximately) milk
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Fry bacon until crisp; drain well on paper towel; crumble and set aside.

  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl combine dry ingredients.

  • Step 3: Using pastry blender cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly.

  • Step 4: Add cheese and bacon.

  • Step 5: Gradually pour in milk stirring with a fork to make a soft dough.

  • Step 6: Turn dough out on floured work surface and knead for 8-10 turns.

  • Step 7: Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut in squares.

  • Step 8: Transfer to floured baking sheet.

  • Step 9: Bake at 450° F for 10-15 minutes.

  • Step 10: Serve warm with butter.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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