JAM BISCUITS

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My teenage granddaughter, Holly, and I have enjoyed cooking together since she was 4 years old. We like to make these golden biscuits for holiday gatherings. Fill the centers with homemade jam, orange marmalade or cheese. -Mary Lindsay, Dunrango, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 teaspoons active dry yeast
5 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
Raspberry or plum jelly or jam

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add yeast mixture to buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients until combined., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 5-6 times. Roll or pat to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Cut a 1-in. slit at an angle halfway through center of each biscuit. Separate dough at cut; fill with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of jelly or jam. Place on ungreased baking sheets (do not let rise). Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.