Sage-Scented Cornmeal Biscuits
- Ready In:
- 27mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄3 cup cornmeal
- 2⁄3 tablespoon fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 2⁄3 tablespoon baking powder
- 2⁄3 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1⁄3 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
- 1 1⁄3 tablespoons butter
- 2⁄3 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2⁄3 tablespoon water
directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, sage, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt.
- With two knives or your fingers, cut in cream cheese and butter until you have lumps the size of peas.
- Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Do not overmix or the biscuits will be tough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat into a circle about 9 inches in diameter.
- Cut into wedges with a sharp knife.
- Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet.
- Mix the egg and water; brush biscuits lightly with some of the egg mixture.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and very lightly browned.
- Serve warm.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
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