Basil-Pepper-Cheddar Biscuits

1 ½ C flour

1 T baking powder

¼ t salt

½ t dry mustard

¾ C cheddar cheese, shredded

¼ C corn oil

1 egg

1/3 C soy milk

1/3 C water

bacon bits

basil

hot pepper

I had about a quarter of a package of bacon bits which I noticed when I tidied up and reorganized the fridge yesterday. I put those in the oil, along with a very small hot pepper (minced) from my garden, and about two tablespoons of chopped basil (another garden goodie). Then I put the bowl of oil in the oven briefly while I mixed the dry ingredients and added the wet ingredients, and then combined it all. I almost forgot the cheddar cheese, so by the time I remember to mix that in I had already mixed the batter enough. The resulting batter was slightly over mixed. .