Sage Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
2. 2
   Whisk together milk and egg until blended in a small bowl; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, blend together flour, baking powder, salt, sage, and the two peppers with a fork.
4. 4
   Add butter pieces and massage into the flour with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
5. 5
   Add the milk mixture and blend in (with hands) until you can gather the whole into a ball, but don't overmix.
6. 6
   Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead just until it holds together, about 6 turns.
7. 7
   Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
8. 8
   Using a floured 2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits; re-roll out scraps and cut out remaining biscuits.
9. 9
   Transfer biscuits to a large non-stick baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.