TURKEY & SWISS BISCUIT SLIDERS

Turkey & Swiss Biscuit Sliders image

One of my favorite things to whip up in the kitchen is homemade buttermilk biscuits. Simple sandwiches are a wonderful way to showcase these melt-in-your-mouth treats. -Cindy Esposito, Bloomfield, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 sliders.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 pound thinly sliced deli smoked turkey
1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
Dijon mustard, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm buttermilk and water. Place flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add shortening; pulse until shortening is the size of peas. While processing, gradually add yeast mixture and process just until dough forms a ball., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 425°. Bake biscuits 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool slightly. Preheat broiler., Split biscuits in half; place bottoms on greased baking sheets. Layer with turkey and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Replace tops. If desired, serve with mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.