Cheddar-Pepper Biscuits

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup butter or margarine -- softened

1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese -- divided

3/4 cup milk

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In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is size of coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Add milk; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto floured surface; knead gently 8 to 10 turns. Roll out or pat dough about 1/2-inch thick; cut with 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Re-roll and cut scraps. Place on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 450�F 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuitsare golden brown. 12 to 14 biscuits.

Calories 168, 10 g fat http://www.charleston.net