PESTO BISCUITS

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Something different to go with your Italian dinner in place of or in addition to, garlic bread. Especially good topped with hot pepper jelly.

Provided by KyJo5096

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 10-12 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup milk, approximately
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in shortening and pesto, using a pastry blender or fork.
  • Stil in enough milk so that dough leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface.
  • Knead lightly, 10 times.
  • Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut with floured biscuit cutter.
  • Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 450.1, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2

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