2½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
⅓ cup butter
¾ cup milk
2 tbsp butter
½ cup milk
2 tbsp flour
1¾ cups shredded cheese
1 tsp minced onion
½ tsp chili powder
In
medium bowl, mix 1¾ cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in ⅓ cup butter to form coarse
particles. Stirring with fork, gradually
add ¾ cup milk or enough to form a soft dough. Melt 2 tbsp butter in small saucepan. Stir in 2 tbsp flour, instant onion and chili powder. Off heat, stir in ½ cup milk. Cook, stirring until very thick. Add ¾ cup of the cheese, stirring until
melted. Set aside. Turn biscuit dough onto lightly floured
surface and knead a few times. Roll to
form a 12x8 in. rectangle. Spread dough
with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with
remaining cheese. Roll up from 12 in.
side. Press ends with fork to
secure. Prick top of roll with
fork. Using 2 spatulas, carefully
transfer roll to baking sheet (don't be concerned if a little filling runs out
in spots). Bake at 400º for 20 minutes
or until roll is well browned. Let stand
for 5 minutes. Then cut into thick
slices to serve (no butter or other spread is needed).
