Name: Cheddar and Stilton Drop Biscuits
Yield: Makes 12 biscuits
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 7 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese, chilled; 1/2 cup coarsely crumbled Stilton cheese (about 2 ounces), chilled; 1 1/4 cups chilled buttermilk; 1 large egg

Cheddar and Stilton Drop BiscuitsJack Andersen

Using Stilton and sharp cheddar is intended to mimic English Huntsman cheese, in which Stilton and Double Gloucester cheeses are combined. The biscuits have a crisp crust and tender texture, despite requiring no kneading, rolling or cutting.

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