Cheddar Salsa Biscuit Rolls

Here is a simple brunch, lunch or appetizer idea...using your own favorite biscuit dough or mine.   Serve with additional salsa or dill pickles.

Biscuit Recipe:

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cold
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk

 Toppings:

• 2/3 cup hot salsa
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar.
2. Cut in butter, using a pastry blender to form a mixture of coarse crumbs.
3. Whisk together buttermilk and egg.
4. Add to crumbs, and mix gently to form a soft dough.  
5. Turn onto flour surface, and knead gently about ten times. 
6. Gently roll into a rectangle...about 10" x 16".
7. Spread with salsa and sprinkle with grated cheese.
8. Roll up from the long side, and pinch edge of dough to seal.
9. Cut into 16 equal slices.
10. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
11. Bake at 400°F until golden (12-14 minutes).

Yield: 16

These biscuits are best fresh from the oven...but can be frozen and re-heated later.