Maple Leaf Biscuits

10 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened.
  2. 2
    Turn onto a floured surface; lightly knead 10-12 times. Roll or pat to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. maple leaf cookie cutter or a biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased
  3. 3
    . Combine butter and syrup; lightly brush over tops of biscuits.
  4. 4
    Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining syrup mixture.

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