Bacon Cheese Biscuits
2 cups self-rising flour
1 TBSP sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk
12 oz sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda. cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until combined. Fold in bacon and cheese.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Roll to 1/2 in. thickness; cut with 2-1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 425º for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 9 biscuits