1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. double-acting baking powder
6 tbsp. chilled butter
2 c. grated cheese
3/4 c. milk

Sift together dry ingredients. Stir in cheese. Cut in butter. Make well in center and add, all at once, milk. Stir until the dough is fairly free from sides of bowl.

Turn the dough onto floured board. Knead gently and quickly. Roll with floured rolling pin to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter dipped in a little flour. Brush tops with milk or melted butter. Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Omit cheese for plain biscuits.