Parmesan Herb Biscuits

ItalianVegetarianIntermediate8 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp dried sage leaves
  • 0.8 each to 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. 2

    In large bowl, combine flour, parsley, 2 tablespoons cheese, sugar, baking powder, salt and sage; mix well.

  3. 3

    Add 3/4 cup half-and-half; stir with fork just until dry ingredients are moistened, adding additional half-and-half, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary to form a soft dough.

  4. 4

    On floured surface, knead dough gently to form a smooth ball.

  5. 5

    Pat dough into 1/2-inch-thick square.

  6. 6

    Using knife, cut into 12 squares.

  7. 7

    Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

  8. 8

    Brush with melted margarine; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake for 8 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown.

  10. 10

    Serve warm.

  11. 11

    High Altitude...Above 3500 Feet: Decrease baking powder to 2 teaspoons.

  12. 12

    Bake as directed above.

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