Basil Parmesan Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat or all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons each baking powder and baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon low-fat (1 % milk fat) milk or water
Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 450° F.
In a large bowl, stir togetherthe all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
2 In small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat.
Add the basil and cook for 1 minute; transferto a small bowl and let cool slightly.
Stir in the yogurt, milk, and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
Add the basil mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
3 Place the dough on a well-floured surface.
Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough until 1/2 inch thick.
Using a 2 1/4 inch biscuit cutter or glass, cut out rounds, gently rerolling the scraps, to form 12 biscuits.
Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tea spoons of cheese and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
In a large bowl, stir togetherthe all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
2 In small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat.
Add the basil and cook for 1 minute; transferto a small bowl and let cool slightly.
Stir in the yogurt, milk, and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
Add the basil mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
3 Place the dough on a well-floured surface.
Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough until 1/2 inch thick.
Using a 2 1/4 inch biscuit cutter or glass, cut out rounds, gently rerolling the scraps, to form 12 biscuits.
Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tea spoons of cheese and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
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