Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits  

Here is a Texan twist on some yummy biscuits.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and chopped finely
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 2/3 cup milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475°.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Add chopped jalapeno and grated cheese and stir until the flour mixture has coated the surfaces of the jalapeno and cheese.
4. Add oil and milk  to the flour mixture, stirring gently until the mixture forms a dough and comes away from the sides of the mixing bowl.
5. Roll or pat the dough flat to about 1/2-inch thick.
6. Using a biscuit or round cookie cutter, cut dough and place circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Additional Info:

Serve these warm with a light swipe of butter, or with a warm bowl of chili.