Emeril's Cheesy Biscuits

Yield:	1 Servings
Categories:	Morning, American

4	c	Plus 2 tablespoons bleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2	tb	Baking powder
1/8	ts	Freshly ground black pepper
1	ts	Salt
1	c	Grated white cheddar cheese
1	c	Plus 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
1 1/2	c	Half and half