Ingredients
1 c all-purpose flour
1 c whole-wheat pastry flour
2 t baking powder
3/4 t baking soda
2 t salt
1 t sugar
6 T unsalted butter, softened (3/4 stick)
3/4 c milk
2 c shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 c coarsely chopped cherries
2 t chopped fresh rosemary
pepper, to taste
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450F. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Stir in butter, milk and cheddar cheese. Gently stir in cherries and rosemary, until well combined. On a non-stick baking sheet, use a wooden spoon, to drop 15-18 same-size biscuits. Sprinkle with pepper, and transfer to oven. Cook 16-18 minutes, until the tops begin to brown, but middle is still moist. Serve warm.
