Rosemary Cheese Scones / Biscuits

Depending on where you are in the world, these will be known as either scones or biscuits. Whatever you call them, they're yummy! I've always loved cheese scones and the addition of rosemary is wonderful.

I just wish I could remember who sent me this recipe a few years ago.

2 cups unbleached, all purpose flour
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 1/2tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
pinch cayenne pepper
1 stick unsalted butter, chilled
1/2 cup milk (or more if needed)
2-3 Tbs dry sherry

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a large bowl combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, salt, rosemary and cayenne.
Cut the chilled butter into pieces and mix into the flour mixture, crumbling the dough.
Add the milk and sherry and quickly mix the dough just until the ingredients are moistened.Lightly knead the dough inside the bowl a few times to form a ball, and place on a floured surface. Roll out the dough with floured fingers (or a floured rolling pin), to about 1/2 inch thick.
Cut out rounds with a cookie cutter or jelly glass and place them on a baking sheet. Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are golden brown. Serve warm in a festive basket.
Makes about 15 to 18 biscuits.