Cheesy Chive Biscuits

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pinion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1994.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 2½ cups all-purpose flour
* 2½ teaspoons baking powder
* ½ teaspoon baking soda
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
* 1¼ cups buttermilk
* ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
* 2 tablespoons butter melted
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 450°F.
# In large bowl combine flour, baking powder,baking soda and salt.
# Cut in shortening with two knives then stir in buttermilk, cheese and chives just until blended.
# Drop dough by heaping tablespoons 1 inch apart on ungreased large baking or cookie sheet.
# Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
# Bake 12 minutes and serve warm.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Biscuit Recipes
Category:Buttermilk Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Chives Recipes