Pimento Cheese Biscuits
Makes about 12 biscuits
Ingredients:
2 cups White Lily self-rising flour
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
a sprinkling of a favorite Cajun spice
¼ cup Duke’s mayonnaise
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. diced pimentos or roasted peppers ( I had a bit more)
Melted butter for brushing the tops
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 450º degrees. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray or line the sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper,and Cajun spice if using. Stir in mayonnaise and milk until the flour is moistened. Stir in cheese and pimentos. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush the tops with melted butter.
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