brunch

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one time i was invited to a brunch. i was asked to bring something to share. i thought and thought. i opened cookbooks. i searched on pinterest. what would i make? oh dear. 

then it hit me. everything's better with cheddar.

cheddar breakfast biscuits

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ingredients:

3 cups flour

1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 3/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 tablespoons butter (for melting)

preparation:

combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. 

pour in cream. 

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add shredded cheese.

mix with spoon until all ingredients are just mixed together. do not overwork dough.

take dough from bowl and place on floured surface. form into mound.

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with hands or floured rolling pin, flatten into square about 1 inch thick.

use sharp knife to cut into squares. 

(this is a perfect opportunity to practice being barefoot in the kitchen.)

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place cut squares on prepared baking sheets. 

melt butter in microwave and drizzle over tops of the biscuit squares. 

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bake in oven at 375 degrees for 22-24 minutes or until tops of biscuits are golden brown. 

remove from oven and let cool. 

eat plain. eat with butter. eat with bacon. eat with eggs. 

just eat. 

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if there are any left over, take to brunch. 

recipe source found here.