Augusta Grill Black Pepper and Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 tablespoons fresh unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup fine Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Sift together the first 5 ingredients.
2. Cut butter into dry ingredients, then add the Cheddar cheese, black pepper and buttermilk.
3. Mix together and then roll out. Cut into biscuits and bake at 325 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Serve 2 per person with a thin slice of Smithfield Ham and the honey-sweetened mustard of your choice.

Attribution

Recipe by John Malik, Executive Chef - Augusta Grill, Greenville, South Carolina