These are like the biscuits you get at Red Lobster! Yum! (The recipe states to use a food processor, but I don't have one, so I used my mixer and it was great, just be careful not to over mix)
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbs plus 2 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbs shortening
4 Tbs cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6 oz grated cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 c milk (the recipe calls for whole milk, but I used 1% and it was fine)
For the garlic butter:
3 Tbs butter
1 clove garlic smashed
1 tsp fresh parsley
Directions:
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Lightly mist a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Make the biscuits:
Pulse the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a food processor. (I also added a little garlic powder). Add the shortening and pulse until combined. Add the butter; pulse 4-5 times, until the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Add the cheese and pulse 2-3 times. Pour in the milk and pulse until the mixture is moistened and forms a shaggy dough. Turn out onto a clean surface and gently knead until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
Drop the dough onto the baking sheet, 1/4 c at a time. Bake until golden 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the garlic butter:
Melt the butter with the garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Brush the biscuits with the garlic butter and serve warm.
From FoodNetwork.com
