Cheese and Garlic Drop Biscuits

Description: These are very similar to Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits but a lot better than the recipes that start with Bisquick, in my opinion. The kids adore them.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar and 1/8- 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender.
3. Mix milk and then cheese into mixture with a wooden spoon.
4. Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes.
6. Mix melted butter and 1/8 teaspoons garlic powder together and brush on warm biscuits as soon as you remove them from the oven.