PESTO BISCUITS

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Something different to go with your Italian dinner in place of or in addition to, garlic bread. Especially good topped with hot pepper jelly.

Provided by KyJo5096

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 10-12 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup milk, approximately
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in shortening and pesto, using a pastry blender or fork.
  • Stil in enough milk so that dough leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface.
  • Knead lightly, 10 times.
  • Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut with floured biscuit cutter.
  • Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 450.1, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2

Taehuri Terongomau
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These biscuits look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Janiyah Rose
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I'll have to try these biscuits next time I'm in the mood for something savory.


Christa Harris
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I'm not a big fan of biscuits, but these pesto biscuits look pretty good.


Samiu Kamal
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This recipe seems a little too complicated for me.


Iyobosa Success
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Lojy Muhamed
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These biscuits look a little too cheesy for my taste.


Raza Baloch
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of pesto and biscuits, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Itz_Your local_Olviaa
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I can't wait to try these biscuits with different types of pesto.


Benjamin Franklin
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These biscuits are a great way to use up leftover pesto.


rupesh mandal
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I'm always looking for new and exciting biscuit recipes. These pesto biscuits definitely fit the bill!


Brie Urbanski
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These biscuits are so versatile. You can serve them with anything from soup to salad.


Sangay Choida
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I followed the recipe exactly and my biscuits turned out perfectly.


Mariline Blanc
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I made these biscuits for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best biscuits they've ever had.


Tayo Akeju
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These biscuits are perfect for a quick and easy snack or breakfast.


Connor Carpenter
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I love the idea of adding pesto to biscuits. It's such a unique and flavorful twist.


MD. Raihan
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These biscuits were easy to make and tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Rinad Mohamed
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I thought I'd give these biscuits a try. I'm so glad I did! They were amazing!


ALI REX
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I made these biscuits for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Tortell
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These pesto biscuits are phenomenal! They turned out so fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of pesto and cheese.


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