Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.To the flour, cut in cold butter and shortening with a pastry blender or in a food processor until mixture resembles small peas and dough is crumbly.
2. 2
   Add buttermilk, stirring until just moistened.Stir in cheddar cheese and jalapenos until just blended.Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface and knead 3 to 4 times.Pat into a circle that is 1 inch thick.
3. 3
   Cut dough with a 2 inch rond cutter. Reroll scraps and cut remaining dough.
4. 4
   Place dough on baking sheet or oven-safe skillet.
5. 5
   Bake at 450 degrees F 15 to 18 minutes or until golden browned.
6. 6
   Brush tops with butter and serve.