Homestyle Biscuits



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Preparation time:

25 to 30 minutes

Yield: 12 biscuits

INGREDIENTS
2 cups all purpose flour 500 mL
½ tsp salt 2.5 mL
4 tsp baking powder 20 mL
2 tbsp granulated white sugar 30 mL
1 cup Astro 2% Plain Yogourt 250 mL
1 cup Lactantia buttermilk or Beatrice milk 250 mL
  Additional Lactantia buttermilk or Beatrice milk as necessary

PREPARATION
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl mix flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Add Astro yogourt and __Lactantia_ buttermilk and mix until well combined. If necessary add more Lactantia buttermilk until all of the flour mixture in wet. The dough will be sticky, and shiny.
  3. Drop approximately 1/4 cup (60 mL) of batter onto prepared baking sheet at 1” (2.5 cm) intervals.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until biscuits and lightly browned.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
  • Replace Astro 2% Plain Yogourt for Astro Plain 3% or Astro Balkan Style Plain.
  • Add 1 cup (250 mL) of raisins to the flour mixture and proceed as directed.
  • Add 1 cup (250 mL) of shredded Black Diamond Sargento sharp cheddar shredded cheese to the flour mixture and proceed as directed.
  • Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of chopped fresh herbs to the flour mixture and proceed as directed. Use a mixture of parsley, chives, oregano and thyme or just use your favourite.
  • Add zest of one lemon to the flour mixture and proceed as directed.