Ranch Biscuits (8 servings) 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup buttermilk In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in cheese and shortening until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, knead 8-10 times. roll out to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Yields 16 biscuits. A good old reliable country biscuit with Cheddar cheese cooked inside. Nothing fancy. Just delicious and simple. Mr Breakfast would like to thank specialk_c for this recipe. Recipe number 870. Submitted 3/28/2003.