Cranberry-Orange Biscuits

By oakleyj

Add fruity biscuits to your morning lineup. These cranberry-studded quick breads use a carton of orange yogurt for flavor and richness.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely snipped
• 1 8 ounce container orange yogurt or vanilla yogurt

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel, salt, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cranberries; toss until mixed. Make a well in center of the flour mixture. Add yogurt all at once to the flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.

2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing dough 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter into flour between cuts. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

3. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove from baking sheet. Serve warm. Makes 10 biscuits.