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Herb Biscuits





Yields
Makes 8 biscuits

Notes: Use any combination of fresh herbs (or all one kind, such as chives). If you are cooking for children who would be put off by green-speckled biscuits, omit the herbs; the biscuits are also delicious plain.

 2 cups all-purpose flour
 2 teaspoons baking powder
 1 teaspoon baking soda
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
 3/4 cup buttermilk
Step 1
1

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With two knives, a pastry blender, or your fingers, cut or rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Step 2
2

With a fork, mix in parsley, chives, and tarragon. Pour in buttermilk and stir gently until mixture comes together. Scrape onto a lightly floured surface and, with lightly floured hands, knead gently just until dough forms a ball.

Step 3
3

Pat dough into a 1/2-inch-thick round. Using a 3-inch round cutter or wineglass, cut out biscuits. Gather scraps, pat out again, and cut out remaining biscuits; you should have 8 total. Space evenly on a buttered 10- by 15-inch baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with remaining shredded cheese.

Step 4
4

Bake in a 425° oven until biscuits are puffy and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.1g12%

Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 538mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 27g10%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 4.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.