Makes 8 - 10
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Butter flavored Crisco
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped scallions
In a bowl stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in shortening and butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center; add milk all at once. Stir just until dough clings together. Fold in cheese and scallions.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter and place biscuits on baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
