Beer-and-Cheese Biscuits

Prep: 10 min.

Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 12

Cost per serving: 38 cents

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup scallions, chopped

3/4 cup low-fat Cheddar, grated

7 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

1 (12 oz.) bottle dark beer, such as Guinness

1 Tbsp. milk

1/4 tsp. paprika

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add scallions and Cheddar; mix well. Fold in butter and beer, mix until just combined.

2. Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface; pat down to 1-inch disk. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut biscuits. Gather scraps, pat down again and cut remaining biscuits. Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet.

3. Brush biscuits with milk; sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden. Serve warm.

PER SERVING (1 biscuit): 250 Cal., 8g Fat (5g Sat.), 20mg Chol., 1g Fiber, 7g Pro., 37g Carb., 576mg Sod.