Cornmeal Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl stir together the flour, 1/4 cup of the cornmeal, the baking powder, the sugar, and the salt, add the butter, and blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
2. 2
   Add the half-and-half and stir the mixture until it just forms a sticky dough.
3. 3
   Gather the dough into a ball, knead it gently 6 times on a lightly floured surface, and roll or pat it out 1/2 inch thick.
4. 4
   Cut out 6 rounds with a 2 1/2-inch cutter dipped in flour and transfer them to an ungreased baking sheet.
5. 5
   Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon cornmeal over the tops of the rounds and bake the biscuits in the middle of a preheated 450F.
6. 6
   oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they are golden.