MAPLE LEAF BISCUITS

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These corn bread biscuits not only have a pretty maple leaf shape, but a mild maple flavor and glossy sheen from a syrup and butter mixture brushed on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; lightly knead 10-12 times. Roll or pat to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. maple leaf cookie cutter or a biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Combine butter and syrup; lightly brush over tops of biscuits. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining syrup mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.