[recipe] Tomato-Basil Drop Biscuits ~ easily vegan

[Guest guest]

These are wonderful biscuits to go with a

steaming bowl of soup or stew. i have made

them vegan before with good results... just

use soy milk [plain], and vegan margarine,

like Earth Balance brand.

Enjoy!

 

Tomato-Basil Drop Biscuits

 

1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

1 Tbs. olive or vegetable oil

3/4 cup chopped fresh tomato, drained

1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 tsp. dried

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbs. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

1/3 cup cold margarine

2/3 cup milk

 

In a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender.

Add tomato; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from

heat and stir in basil. Cool slightly. In a bowl,

combine flour, baking powder and seasonings.

Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles

coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and tomato mixture

just until combined. Drop by heaping spoonfuls

2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 425û for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden

brown. Remove to cool slightly; serve warm.

Yield: about 1 1/2 dozen

 

~ pt ~

 

The worst government is often the most moral.Ê One composed

of cynics is often very tolerant and humane.Ê But when

moral fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.

~ H. L. Mencken