Walnut Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
3. 3
   Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles fine meal.
4. 4
   Stir in walnuts.
5. 5
   Add milk and stir with fork until dough comes together.
6. 6
   Gather dough into ball.
7. 7
   Knead dough gently on floured work surface until smooth, about 10 turns.
8. 8
   Pat dough into 9-inch square about 1/2 inch thick.
9. 9
   Cut dough into 9 squares.
10. 10
    Transfer squares to ungreased baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
11. 11
    Bake biscuits until puffed and light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve warm or at room temperature.