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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a great alternative to garlic bread next time you make something italian Ingredients:
1/4 cup shortening |
2 cups all-purpose flour - whole wheat will work |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil - dried will work |
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves |
1 tablespoon sugar -- if desired |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper |
3/4 cup milk (about) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 450ยบ. Cut shortening into remaining ingredients except milk in medium bowl with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball. (Too much milk will make dough sticky; not enough will make biscuits dry.)
2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 20 to 25 times.
3. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart for crusty sides,
5. touching for soft sides.
6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
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