Four Cheeses Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe
Yield: 12 Servings 2 c flour 1 T baking powder 1/4 t salt 1/4 c butter,chilled 1/4 c sharp cheddar cheese -shredded 1/4 c white cheddar,shredded 1/4 c monterey jack cheese -shredded 1/4 c american cheese,shredded 2/3 c milk
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in cheeses. Add milk, stirring just until moistened. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing dough 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough to 1.2 inch thickness.
Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 10 to 12 biscuits.
French Caramel Pecan Bars Yield: 48 Servings 3/4 c butter (or margarine ) -melted 1 pk French Vanilla Cake Mix 1 egg 2 1/2 c quick-cooking oats 1 cn Caramel Pecan (or Coconut -Pecan Frosting 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 c pecans,Chopped
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 15x10x1" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place melted butter in large bowl. reserve 3 T. of the cake mix; set aside. Add remaining cake mix to butter; blend well. Add egg; mix well. Stir in oats. Press 2/3 of cake mix mixture (about 2 1/2 cups) in bottom of prepared pan.
Place frosting in med. microwavable bowl; microwave on HIGH for 1 min. Add reserved 3 T. cake mix; stir until large lumps disappear. Drizzle half of frosting mixture over cake mix mixture in pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Drizzle remaining frosting mixture on top. Crumble remaining cake mix mixture over frosting mixture.
Bake for 25-30 min. or until top is golden brown and edges are bubbly. Cool 1 1/2 hours or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.
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