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Cornmeal Biscuits

Name: Cornmeal Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 13 biscuits.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 egg; 4 teaspoons butter, melted

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

13 biscuits

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022

This is an old Southern biscuit that has been in the family for years. The texture is slightly different but is still great. —Maxine Reese, Candler, North Carolina

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
4 teaspoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and egg; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 153 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Cornmeal Biscuits

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