Purple Basil Parmesan Biscuits |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Cooking Light, JULY 2009 Ingredients:
9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups) |
2 tablespoons sugar |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces |
2/3 cup chopped fresh purple basil |
1/2 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
2/3 cup nonfat milk |
1 large egg |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
3. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in basil and cheese. Combine milk and egg in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moist. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; pat to 1-inch-thick circle. Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter into 12 biscuits.
5. Place biscuits on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool.
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