Grits
and Cheese Biscuits A
stone-ground texture makes these biscuits distinctively
crunchy.
1-1/2
cups
all-purpose flour
1/2
cup
Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Quick or Regular
Grits, uncooked
4
teaspoons
baking powder
1/4
teaspoon
salt (optional)
1/2
cup
margarine or butter
1
cup
(4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2
cup
milk
Heat
oven to 425ºF. Combine dry ingredients; cut in margarine
until mixture resembles course crumbs. Stir in cheese;
add milk, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Shape dough to form a ball; knead gently on lightly floured
surface 3 to 4 times. Roll out dough to form 8-inch square.
Cut dough into four 2-inch wide strips; cut each strip
crosswise into 4 pieces. Place biscuits about 1 inch apart
on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until
golden brown.
16 BISCUITS
VARIATION:
Add 1/3 cup finely chopped cooked ham and ¼ cup finely
chopped onion with stirring in cheese. Proceed as recipe
directs.
TIP:
For finger sandwiches or hors d'oeuvres, split biscuits
and fill with sliced ham or other favorite filling.