Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup cold butter. cubed1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese3/4 cup buttermilk
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cayenne. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cheese and toss. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll to 1 in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart in a large ungreased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm.
