FLAKY BISCUITS WITH HERB BUTTER

Flaky Biscuits with Herb Butter image

Nothing says "spring" like fresh herbs, and these flaky, flavorful biscuits are the ideal way to showcase tarragon and chives. They can be on the table in 30 minutes, which makes them an ideal choice for last-minute entertaining. -Theresa Stanek, Evans City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup 2% milk
HERB BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk 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 an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter ingredients until blended; serve with warm biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.