PUMPKIN PATCH BISCUITS

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I got smart and started making double batches of these moist, fluffy biscuits to meet the demand. My dad loves their pumpkiny goodness and requests them for Christmas, Father's Day and his birthday. -Liza Taylor, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine pumpkin and buttermilk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over biscuits. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.