Cheddar And Herb Biscuits

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 T freshly chopped chives
1 T freshly chopped parsley leaves
3/4 cup grated sharp yellow Cheddar cheese
1 cup buttermilk, or 1 cup regular whole milk with 2 T white distilled vinegar, left to sour for a couple of minutes
4 T butter, melted

Preparing the dough:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cayenne together using a whisk. Add the herbs, cheese and buttermilk. Stir together until dough forms. Once dough has formed, using an ice cream scooper, scoop out dough onto baking tray. With a brush, lightly butter tops. Bake for 15 minutes.

Makes 12 to 15 biscuits