We really enjoyed these cheddar biscuits.  They were not too much work and you could even use the food processor to make it easier, like I did.  Definitely use butter instead of margarine.  Fresh thyme would be best but dried thyme works too.  Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened (not melted!)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425* F.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar.
3. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until dough it is the size of peas.
4. Make a well in the center of the mixture and measure the milk, shredded cheese, and thyme into the bowl. Gently mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll or pat out on a floured surface to 3/4″ thick.  (Gradually add more flour if dough is too sticky to work with).
6. Cut into circles with biscuit cutter and place on baking sheet.  (Use parchment paper if you want to go the extra mile).
7. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms of the biscuits are golden brown.