PEPPERY WHITE CHEDDAR BISCUITS

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet
3. set aside
4. In a large bowl,stir together flour,baking powder,and salt
5. Using a pastry blender,cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles course crumbs
6. Add cheese and pepper mix well
7. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture ,add milk all at once stir till moistened
8. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface
9. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for about 12 strokes until almost smooth
10. Divide dough into a six inch square
11. Using a sharp knife ,cut dough into 2 inch squares
12. In a small bowl whisk egg and the water together
13. Brush on tops of biscuits
14. Place on baking sheet and bake till golden
15. Place on a wire rack and serve warm .....YUMMY