Garden Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon sugar ⓘ
- 1 (1/4 ounce) packet 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 teaspoons dried parsley, minced or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small saucepan, heat the buttermilk and water to 110 degrees. Add the buttermilk mixture, carrot, parsley, and onion to the yeast mixture. Stir until just moistened.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until a soft dough forms, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pat or roll out into a 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a floured biscuit cutter.
- Place one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
607
kcal
30% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).