Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Assemble these supplies:

• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 ounces Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, approximately 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 or 2 tablespoons milk (optional)

Steps in preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Melt butter over low heat in small skillet or butter warmer and set aside.
3. Grate enough cheese to measure about Y2 cup.
4. Combine grated cheese, 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt in medium-size bowl. Stir in cream with fork, mixing just until moistened. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons milk to dough if too crumbly.
5. On lightly floured surface, knead dough 8 to 10 times. With fingers, press out to a scant 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough into 11/2-inch rounds with biscuit cutter.
6. With tongs, dip biscuits in melted butter to coat and place on ungreased baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until biscuits are golden.
7. Remove baking sheet from oven and place on wire rack to cool slightly.
8. With spatula, transfer biscuits from baking sheet to napkin-lined basket.