Ginger Walnut Drop Biscuit

* Exported from MasterCook *

Ginger Walnut Drop Biscuit

Recipe By : Gourmet 1988
Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads & Rolls

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter -- cut into bits
1/4 pound piece of gingerroot, peeled & chopped
press through a garlic press to make 1/4 c -- puree &
juice
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup walnuts -- finely chopped
1/2 cup milk

Into a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the butter and blend the mixture until it resembles meal. Stir in the
ginger puree and juice, the brown sugar and the walnuts. Add the milk and
stir until it just forms a soft sticky dough. Drop the dough by rounded
tablespoons onto an unbuttered baking sheet and bake the biscuits in the
middle of a preheated 425 oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until they are
golden. Makes about 18 biscuits.

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