Cornmeal Drop Biscuits

As I mentioned in my Quick Chili recipe, we love putting the chili on top of corn muffins. This recipe is easy and delicious. 

Cornmeal Drop Biscuits

Ingredients:

        1 3/4 cups Flour

        2/3 cups Cornmeal

        2 Tbs Sugar

        1 Tbs Baking Powder

        1/2 tsp Salt

        1/2 cup Cold Butter, cut into slices

        1 cup Buttermilk*

*Substitute 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice or Vinegar plus enough Milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand 5 minutes.

Directions:

1.  Heat oven to 450°F.
2. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl.
3. Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 
4. Add buttermilk; stir until mixture is just combined. (If batter is too thin, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons flour.)
5. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls, 1 inch apart, onto greased baking sheet. 
6. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

Tips:

• To ensure tender biscuits do not over-mix. Combine the wet and dry ingredients only until the mixture holds together. 
• To make softer, fluffier biscuits, place the dough closer together on the baking sheet. If you prefer crustier biscuits, place biscuits 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

                         Enjoy!

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