PROVOLONE AND OLIVE BISCUITS

Provolone and Olive Biscuits image

Zesty Kalamata olives pair well with mild-flavored provolone cheese in tender, homemade biscuits.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese (2 ounces)
1/4 cup Kalamata or ripe olives, well drained and chopped
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter and cheese, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in olives and buttermilk just until moistened and soft dough forms.
Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead 5 or 6 times. Roll or pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Biscuit, Sodium 390 mg