GINGER BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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After we had cinnamon-topped biscuits at a restaurant, I came up with my own version at home. I keep crystallized ginger on hand so I can whip up a batch at a moment's notice!-Rebecca Littlejohn, Vista, Califiornia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 20 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in crystallized ginger. Add buttermilk; stir just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat or roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with butter. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 7-8 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.