CORNMEAL BISCUITS

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This is an old Southern biscuit that has been in the family for years. The texture is slightly different but is still great. -Maxine Reese, Candler, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 13 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
4 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and egg; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times., Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.