Cheddar Pan Biscuits

[Steelcitygal87]

1/3 cup butter
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

-Preheat oven to 400
-Melt butter in 8-inch square baking pan in oven (3-5mins)
-Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients EXCEPT milk in medium bowl.
-Stir in milk until just moistened.
-Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth(1 min.)
-Pat or roll dough into 12x6 inch rectangle. Cut into 12 (1 inch) strips
-Dip each strip into melted butter in pan; fold each strip in half. Place folded strips in 2 rows in same pan.
-Bake 23-28 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm

ENJOY!