Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.  Add butter in smallish pieces.

Step 3

With your hands (or a pastry blender), combine flour mixture and butter until butter is pea sized and mixture is crumbly.

Step 4

Add shredded cheese and mix in with spoon or hands.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in milk and combine with a wooden spoon until well incorporated, taking care not to over mix.

Step 6

Turn out onto a floured surface and mold your dough with floured hands to about 3/4 inch thickness. Add more flour as needed, but not any more than necessary, as you don't want the batter dry.

Step 7

Cut out biscuits with biscuit cutter or cookie cutter. Add each biscuit to an ungreased cookie sheet or iron skillet. They should touch for higher rise of the biscuits while baking.

Step 8

Brush each biscuit lightly with melted butter if desired. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.