Title: Cheese-Date Biscuits
Categories: Appetizers, To post
Yield: 40 Servings

-----------------------------------DOUGH-----------------------------------
1/2 c Butter Or Margarine
2 c N.Y. State Cheese (Sharp
-Cheddar); grated
1 1/2 c Flour
1 ds Cayenne Pepper
1 ts Sugar

----------------------------------FILLING----------------------------------
1 pk (8 Oz.) Dates; cut into
-small pcs.
2 tb Water
1 tb Sugar

FOR THE DOUGH:

Mix first 3 ingredients thoroughly. Add cayenne pepper and sugar. Mix well.

FOR THE FILLING:

Mix these ingredients well and cook 3 minutes.

TO ASSEMBLE:

Roll cheese dough thinly; cut with biscuit cutter. Spread date mixture on
each round; fold over and press edges to seal. Bake at 375° for 15 to 20
minutes.

Makes about 40 biscuits.

Source: "Mountain Measures" by Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974

NOTES : Good for parties, coffees, teas, receptions, etc.

Recipe by: Mrs. Richard Repaire

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "Bill Spalding" on May
1, 1998