Cornmeal Biscuits

* Exported from MasterCook II *

CORNMEAL BISCUITS

Recipe By : Los Angeles Times 3-23-97
Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast/Brunch La_Times
Bread/Rolls/Biscuits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cornmeal OR
polenta
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup milk

     Sift flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder and sugar into large
bowl. Add shortening and work into dry ingredients using your
fingertips. Add milk and stir with fork just until dough forms ball.
     Turn out onto floured surface and lightly knead 10 to 12 times
until dough is smooth. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2-
inch rounds and bake on baking sheet lightly dusted with cornmeal in
425 degree oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Formatted by
Lynn Thomas. Source: Los Angeles Times 3-23-97. 18 biscuits. Each
biscuit: 108 calories; 164 mg sodium; 1 mg cholesterol; 6 grams fat;
12 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams protein; 0.06 gram fiber. Lynn's
notes: I made these for Easter diner 1997 and cut them with a bunny-
shaped cookie cutter. They were a delicious compliment to the ham.

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