Cheddar Biscuits

This is delicious, and has no sugar.  The original recipe called for 2-3 Tbl of cracked pepper, but Bart knocked my grinder behind the stove while trying to get out the salt grinder that I had knocked behind the stove.  So I used a generous sprinkling of Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute.

4 c bread flour
2 Tbl baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbl 21 Seasoning Salute from Trader Joe's
1 1/2 c milk
1 egg
1 tsp water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Lightly grease a bundt pan.  Set aside.  In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.  Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Add cheddar and seasoning; mix well.  Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture, and add the milk all at once; stir just until moistened.
Knead by hand in the bowl until just mixed completely, but no more.  Pat into bundt pan.  In a small bowl, whisk egg and water.  Pour over batter.  Bake for 18 - 22 minutes.  Serve warm.