Pepper Cheese Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons peeled peeled seeded and chopped plum tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon seeded minced jalapeno pepper (I recommend wearing gloves)
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt, add the Cheddar, the tomato, and the jalapeno, and toss the mixture well.

2. 2

   Add the milk and stir the mixture with a fork until it forms a soft,dry dough.

3. 3

   Shape the dough into 6 balls, transfer the balls to a buttered and floured baking sheet., and pat them into 3-inch rounds. Bake the biscuits in the upper third of a preheated 450°F oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crusty. Serve the biscuits warm, with soups or omelets.