Cheesy Chive Biscuits

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pinion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1994.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2½ cups all-purpose flour
 * 2½ teaspoons baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon baking soda
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
 * 1¼ cups buttermilk
 * ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
 * 2 tablespoons butter melted

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 450°F.
 * 2) In large bowl combine flour, baking powder,baking soda and salt.
 * 3) Cut in shortening with two knives then stir in buttermilk, cheese and chives just until blended.
 * 4) Drop dough by heaping tablespoons 1 inch apart on ungreased large baking or cookie sheet.
 * 5) Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
 * 6) Bake 12 minutes and serve warm.