Parmesan Basil Biscuits -- e-w
Source of Recipe
Adapted from Light & Tasty 2002 – Test Kitchen
Parmesan Basil Biscuits -- e-w
Yield: 12
2-1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
2 T. minced fresh basil – or – 2 tsp. dried basil
2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. 1% buttermilk
3 T. olive – or – canola oil
In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; mix well. Add buttermilk and oil; stir just until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 3 times. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1-in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400º for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
One biscuit equals: 129 calories…4 gm fat (1 gm saturated)…2 mg cholesterol…251 mg sodium…19 gm carbohydrate…1 gm fiber…4 gm protein +++EXC: 1 starch…1 fat +++WWP: 3