Garden Biscuits

Name: Garden Biscuits
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup finely shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2

In a small saucepan, heat buttermilk and water to 120°-130°. Add buttermilk mixture, carrot, parsley and onion to yeast mixture; stir just until moistened.
3

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until a soft dough forms, about 6-8 minutes. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4

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5

Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.