Recipe: BLT's Cheddar & Chive Biscuits

I had the pleasure of sampling these savory, carb-filled delights at BLT Fish last night and, to my most pleasant surprise, a recipe card was attached!  Please enjoy!

BLT's Cheddar & Chive Biscuits

Yields 8 biscuits

Ingredients  
• 1.5 cups flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 3 tablespoons shortening
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 1 tablespoon chopped chives
* 1 cup sharp cheddar
* 1 1/4 cup heavy cream

Method:

Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne. Cut the shortening and butter in to the flour mix. Make sure NOT to overwork - leave butter and shortening in small pieces. Toss in the chives and cheese. Pour in cream, just until mixture comes together - make sure not to over-stir. 
Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes. Serve promptly with sea-salted maple butter (recipe below) - or, to enjoy at a later time, remove from hot cookie sheet and transfer to a wire rack/alternate cookie sheet to cool. 

Sea-salted maple butter spread (optional):
* 2 tablespoons maple syrup
* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
* Sea salt

Add syrup to your ramekin of choice, and microwave for 12-seconds.
Position butter atop syrup, and lightly sprinkle with sea salt. Serve alongside Cheddar & Chive Biscuits.