CHEESE BISCUITS - PAULA DEEN

2  cup  self-rising flour
1  teaspoon  baking powder
1  teaspoon  sugar
1/2  teaspoon  salt
1/3  cup  shortening
3/4  cup  grated sharp Cheddar
1  cup  buttermilk
1/4 stick butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together using a fork; cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal.

Add cheese. Stir in buttermilk all at 1 time just until blended.

Do not over stir.

Drop by tablespoonfuls, or use an ice cream scoop, onto a well greased baking sheet.

Brush dough with melted butter.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.