Christmas Recipes

Cornmeal Biscuits

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1 Tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. milk

Directions:

In mixing bowl stir together flour, cornmeal,baking powder,and salt. Cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of dry mixture; add milk all at once. Stir with a fork just till dough clings together (dough will be very soft).
Knead gently on well-floured surface (10-12 strokes). Roll or pat dough to 1/2: thickness. Cut with 2 1/2" biscuit cutter; dip cutter in flour between cuts. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 till golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 10 biscuits.


Added On: 2007-03-21
Submitted By: RecipeBits.com Staff
Filed under the following categories:
¬ Bread ¬ Side Dish

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