Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits

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Title: Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits
Categories: Breads
Yield: 1 servings

1/2 c Finely chopped onion
1 tb Olive oil
3/4 c Finely diced tomatoes
1/4 c Chopped fresh basil
1/2 ts Dried oregano
2 c Flour
1 tb Baking powder
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/3 c Shortening
2/3 c Milk

Preheat oven 425. Saute onion in oil til tender,about
7mns. Add clove of garlic, chopped if desired and add
tomato. Cook one minute more. Remove from heat & stir in
basil & oregano. Cool slightly.Mix flour, baking powder,
salt, pepper in a separate bowl. Cut in shortning til
resembles crumbs. Stir in milk & tomato mix just til
together, it will be sticky.
Drop by heaping teaspoonful 2 inches apart on an ungreased
sheet.. Bake for 10 to 12 mns or til golden brown. Cool on
wire rack.JMI Just LOVE these biscuits. CELENA FEILTEAU
(CPYA82A)

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