Basil Biscuits(Low Calorie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening (canola oil)
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Preparation

Combine yeast and warm water in 2 cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in buttermilk and set aside.
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until pea size.
Add buttermilk mixture, basil and tomatoes, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. (Dough will be sticky and lumpy.)
Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned.
Yield:
1 dozen.
Great with soups.