FLAKY DILL BISCUITS

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The dill weed in these lovely golden biscuits really comes through. My friends like them because they're fluffy, tender and delicious. I like them because they don't take as much time to make as yeast rolls. -Audrey Lockau, Kitchener, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 to 3 teaspoons dill weed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cold butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, dill, salt and pepper. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in eggs and 1/2 cup cream just until moistened. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining cream. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.