Canadian Tea Biscuits

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Whisk together flour baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir Cheddar cheese and chives into flour mixture; gradually stir in milk to form a soft dough.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and with floured hands knead until smooth about 15 times. Roll dough out to a 1-inch thickness with a floured rolling pin. Cut biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; place onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press dough trimmings together roll out again and cut remaining dough into rounds.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown about 15 minutes.