SAGE CORNMEAL BISCUITS

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My family loves these outstanding savory biscuits with eggs and sausage at breakfast or with meat at dinner. They bake up light and tender and have just the right amount of sage. -Mary Kincaid, Bostic, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.