PARMESAN-BASIL BISCUITS

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This is another recipe that was in the 2008 Weight Watchers cookbook that I've played around with. These are good leftover toasted.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
cooking spray
1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese and basil.
  • Add buttermilk, stirring just until moist.
  • Spoon dough evenly into 8 mounds on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Lightly coat tops of biscuits with cooking spray (I used a butter flavored spray) and sprinkle with finely shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 287.2, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.1

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