Hot Daisies or Hot Mesas

Biscuit: 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, room tempurature 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 dried bell peppers 1 teaspoon dry diced onion 3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cup buttermilk Filling: 1 packet taco seasoning 1 lb. ground beef or diced chicken 1/2 cup water Directions: Brown the meat and drain. Add one packet taco seasonings and water. Heat until the liquid is almost gone. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and 1 cup shredded cheese; knead dough gently. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-inch, biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Top each biscuit with taco seasoned meat. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with a second layer of biscuit and press down to make "sandwiches". Bake at 450 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Top with extra cheese to melt. Depending on the thickness of the batter rolled out, it makes between 18 to 36 pieces.