Cornmeal Cheese Biscuits
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12

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Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese or sweet pepper cheese - grated
- 1/2 cup buttermilk  
 
Served warm, these buttery cornmeal and cheese biscuits are an excellent accompaniment for soups,
stews, or salads.
 
Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
  • In a large bowl stir together the flour,
    cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

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  • Mix in the butter chunks with a fork or pastry blender until the dough resembles coarse
    meal.
  • Stir in the cheese and add the buttermilk.
  • Stir with a fork until all is incorporated and combined.
  • Place on a floured surface and roll out into a 1/2 inch thick circle.
  • Cut dough with a biscuit cutter or a glass with a 2 inch circumference.
  • Place discs on the baking sheet.
  • Form the remaining dough into another 1/2 inch thick circle.
  • Cut out 4 more biscuits.
  • Bake until light golden brown, approximately 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

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