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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These biscuits are croissant-like with light layers, and guaranteed to become favorites. For variation, add a minced clove of fresh garlic to the melted butter to create deliciously garlicky biscuits. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tbsp baking powder |
1 tbsp granulated sugar |
1/2 tsp salt |
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces |
1 cup cold milk |
1/4 cup melted butter |
2 tbsp finely chopped mixed fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, and basil, or 2 tsp dried |
1/4 tsp coarse salt |
Directions:
1. Arrange rack just above centre of oven; preheat to 450°F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.
3. Stir flour with baking powder, sugar and salt.
4. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut cold butter into flour mixture until only tiny bits of butter are visible.
5. Stir in milk until dough forms.
6. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; using floured hands, pat into an 8 x 12-inch rectangle.
7. Brush with a third of melted butter; sprinkle with half of herbs.
8. Fold in half lengthwise, herb-coated sides together, forming an elongated strip now only 4-inches wide.
9. Brush with another third of melted butter; sprinkle with remaining herbs.
10. Cut crosswise into 12 strips, each 4-inches long.
11. Holding opposite ends, twist several times (like a candy cane); lay on sheet.
12. Brush with remaining butter; lightly sprinkle with coarse salt.
13. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
14. Serve hot.
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