Anonymous 2-11-2005

1 package active dry yeast

1/4 cup warm water 105-115 F

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

3/4 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups shredded, unpeeled Apples

1 teaspoon milk

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Vegetable cooking spray

1. Combine yeast and water. Let stand 5 minutes. 2. In large mixing

bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda. Stir in cheese. Set

aside. 3. Thoroughly combine buttermilk, oil, Apples and yeast

mixture. Add to flour mixture, mixing only until combined. Turn out on lightly

floured surface and knead about 10 times. Pat dough to 3/4 inch thickness.

Using 2 1/2 -inch round cutter, cut into biscuits. Place on baking sheet coated

with cooking spray, about 1/2 inch apart. Brush lightly with milk and sprinkle

with sesame seeds. Let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until

double. 4. Bake in 425 F oven about 12 minutes or until golden.

Serve hot. Yield: 18 biscuits, 2 1/2-inches in diameter.