Elizebeth's cheese biscuits

20 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsUnbleached all-purpose flour
cupNonfat dry milk powder
3tablespoonsGrated white cheddar cheese (preferably raw milk)
tablespoonWheat germ
2tablespoonsGrated mozzarella cheese
2tablespoonsGrated Emmenthal cheese
1tablespoonBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt
½cup(1 cup) well-chilled butter, cut into 8 pieces
1cupCold water

Directions

Makes about 20

Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly butter 2 baking sheets. Combine all ingredients except butter and water in large bowl of heavy-duty electric mixer. Using paddle attachment, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Slowly pour in water, beating until dough just comes together. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and pat to ¾-inch thickness. Cut into 2½ inch squares using floured knife. Arrange on prepared sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake until light brown, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately. (Dough can also be made by hand.)

Bon Appetit