Irish Feast Uses Beer as Key Recipe Ingredient
22.05.12
Irish Ale Biscuits with Cheddar and Chives
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup cold solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons shipped fresh chives
1 cup Irish- style lager (Harps)*
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cover large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In large bowl, combine flour and sugar; whisk to blend well. Add butter, shortening and cheese. Cut in with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chives. Gradually stir in ale with fork, until a soft, sticky dough forms.
Place dough on floured surface and knead four or five times, just until dough comes together. Roll into 9 x 6 inch rectangle; fold into thirds and pat or roll dough until 1/2-inch thick. Using a floured 2 1/2- inch round cutter cut out biscuits. Gather loose scraps of dough and re-roll until all dough is used. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet. Bake in hot oven for 12 – 14 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before serving. Makes 16-18 biscuits.
Source: Patch.com