Tomato-Basil Drop Biscuits

Name: Tomato-Basil Drop Biscuits
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped fresh tomato, drained; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/3 cup shortening; 2/3 cup 2% milk

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped fresh tomato, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup 2% milk

Directions

1

In a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add tomato; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in basil. Cool slightly.
2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and tomato mixture just until combined.
3

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
4

. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.