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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c All-purpose flour
3 tb Buttermilk powder or
-nonfat dry milk powder
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1/3 c Shortening
2 tb Homemade or
-purchased pesto
2/3 c Water
In a large bowl stir together flour, buttermilk or
milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
With a pastry cutter, cut in shortening and pesto
until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in
the center; add water all at once. Stir in just until
dough clings together. Turn out onto a lightly floured
surface. Knead gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or
pat to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch
biscuit cutter, dipping cutter into flour between
cuts. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in a 450F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until
golden. Makes 10 to 12 biscuits.
Nutri info per serving: 175 cal, 8 g fat, 2 mg chol,
4 g pro, 21 g carbo, 1 g fibre, 180 mg sodium, 21%
USRDA thiamine, 14% USRDA riboflavin, 11% USRDA niacin.
