Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2½ teaspoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature
• 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 6 ounces grated yellow cheddar cheese (about 1¼ cups)
• ¾ cup whole milk