Cheddar And Stilton Drop Biscuits

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These biscuits have a crisp crust and tender texture, despite requiring no kneading, rolling or cutting. if you like blue cheese, you will enjoy these biscuits.

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Steps

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Position 1 rack in bottom third and 1 rack in top third of oven and preheat to 400f.

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Butter and flour 2 large baking sheets.

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Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend well.

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Add butter and rub in with finger.

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Add both cheeses.

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Rub in with finger.

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Blend buttermilk and egg in small bowl.

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Add to flour mixture , stirring just until dough is evenly moistened.

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Using 1 / 3 cup dough for each biscuit , drop 6 mounds onto each prepared sheet , spacing 2 to 3 inches apart.

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Bake biscuits 10 minutes.

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Reverse positions of sheets.

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Bake biscuits until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean , about 10 minutes longer.

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Place biscuits in basket.

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Serve warm.

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Ingredients

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unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, unsalted butter, sharp cheddar cheese, stilton cheese, buttermilk, egg