Ingredients:

Yields 8 biscuits

• 1.5 cups flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 3 tablespoons shortening

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 tablespoon chopped chives

• 1 cup sharp cheddar

• 1 1/4 cup heavy cream

Method:

1. Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne.  Cut the shortening and butter in to the flour mix. 

2. Make sure NOT to overwork - leave butter and shortening in small pieces.  Toss in the chives and cheese. 

3. Pour in cream, just until mixture comes together - make sure not to over-stir.  

4. Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes.  

5. Serve promptly with sea-salted maple butter (recipe below) - or, to enjoy at a later time, remove from hot cookie sheet and transfer to a wire rack/alternate cookie sheet to cool.  

Sea-salted maple butter spread (optional)

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

• Sea salt

Method:

1. Add syrup to your ramekin of choice, and microwave for 12-seconds. 

2. Position butter atop syrup, and lightly sprinkle with sea salt. 

3. Serve alongside Cheddar & Chive Biscuits.

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Until we eat again,

Lindsay, The Lunch Belle