Quick-Mix Garlic Cheese Biscuits

For the biscuits: Preheat oven to 425 F. Gently stir the quick mix before measuring it out and using it, to ensure that the buttery bits are not all at the bottom.

In a medium sized mixing bowl stir together quick mix, cheese, garlic powder and chives, if using. Add milk and mix until all ingredients are moistened. If dough is too stiff, a tablespoon or two of additional milk could be added. Using a teaspoon, spoon dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

For the quick mix:
Place 3 cups of the flour in a bowl. Add baking powder and salt. Using a mixer or pastry blend, cut butter into flour mixture. Add remaining flour. Mix well. Store in a plastic container or bag in the refrigerator or freezer. Use within two months (refrigerator) to four months (freezer).