Parmesan Basil Biscuits

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, basil, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper. Stir in buttermilk and oil just until moistened.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead three times. Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400° for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit equals 129 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 301 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.