BUTTERMILK PARMESAN BISCUITS

2 ounces Parmesan cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces and room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1⁄3 cup shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter, if desired

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. With processor running, add cheese through the feed tube. Process until grated, 30 to 45 seconds.

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Process until mixed, about 3 seconds.

Add shortening. Pulse 6 to 8 times, about 1 second each time, or until mixture is crumbly.

Pour buttermilk evenly over flour mixture. Pulse 4 to 6 times, about 1 second each time, or until mixture forms a ball. Do not overmix.

Place dough on floured surface. Pat or roll to 1⁄2-inch thick. Cut with floured 2-inch round cutter. If desired, gently re-roll dough pieces once to cut additional biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, if desired.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light golden brown.

Yield: 14 biscuits (1 biscuit per serving).
Source: KitchenAid (Model KFP750) 12 cup food processor manual