Flaky Dill Biscuits

Name: Flaky Dill Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 2 to 3 teaspoons dill weed; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup cold butter; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream, divided

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 9 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

The dill weed in these lovely golden biscuits really comes through. My friends like them because they're fluffy, tender and delicious. I like them because they don't take as much time to make as yeast rolls. -Audrey Lockau, Kitchener, Ontario

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 to 3 teaspoons dill weed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cold butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, dill, salt and pepper. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in eggs and 1/2 cup cream just until moistened.
Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining cream. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 228 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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