SPICY CHEESY BISCUITS  

7 cups all purpose flour
4 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/3 cups chilled vegetable shortening cut into small pieces

2 1/3 cups chilled buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter large baking sheet. Sift first 5 ingredients 
twice into medium bowl. Mix in cheeses. Add shortening; rub in with 
fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring 
until dough begins to form clumps.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently until smooth, 
about 8 turns. Roll out dough to 3/4-inch-thickness. Using 3-inch-diameter 
biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits. Gather dough scraps; roll out to 
3/4-inch-thickness. Cut out additional biscuits. Transfer biscuits to 
prepared baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes. 
Serve warm.

Makes 18 Biscuits.