Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2/3 cup milk
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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar. cut in the shortening with a pastry blender. add the grated cheese, green bell pepper, and pimento; mix with a fork. stir in milk and mix well. turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 times. roll out to a rectangular shape and cut into squares using a knife or pizza cutter. place onto an ungreased baking sheet. bake for 15 minutes, or until browned.