Instructions: In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in cheeses. Add milk, stirring just until moistened. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing dough 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough to 1.2 inch thickness.

Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Serve warm.

Makes 10 to 12 biscuits.

To Brandon Manier, 14, cooking is like a science experiment. Hes always looking for new ways to perk up a standard biscuit recipe. His Four Cheeses Baking Powder Biscuits won him top 4-H honors at the Tipton County and Indiana state fairs.

Description: "Brandon tried a variety of cheese until he got the flavor combination he liked. He also uses preshredded four-cheese mix."
Yield: 12

NOTES : preparation 15 minutes
* baking 10 minutes

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