Parmesan Herb Biscuits

 

2 cups all−purpose flour 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves 3/4 to 1 cup half−and−half 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In large bowl, combine flour, parsley, 2 tablespoons cheese, sugar, baking powder, salt and sage; mix well.

Add 3/4 cup half−and−half; stir with fork just until dry ingredients are moistened, adding additional half−and−half, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary to form a soft dough.

On floured surface, knead dough gently to form a smooth ball. Pat dough into 1/2−inch−thick square. Using knife, cut into 12 squares. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with melted margarine; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Bake for 8 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm.

High Altitude...Above 3500 Feet: Decrease baking powder to 2 teaspoons. Bake as directed above.