Cheddar Biscuits (from Williams-Sonoma)

Makes: 6 biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/4″ dice
3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in [...]

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Classic German Chocolate Cake (from Crisco)

1 (4 ounce) package sweet cooking chocolate
1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Coconut Pecan Topping (see recipe)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate in water, stir.  In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy.  Beat in [...]

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