Scallion Biscuits Recipe
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 scallion, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/3 cup milk
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a small skillet or saucepan melt butter over moderate heat and cook scallion, seasoned with salt, until softened but not browned.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in shortening with pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal and stir in milk to form a soft dough. In a bowl knead dough gently with lightly floured hands 8 times.
- On an ungreased small baking sheet pat dough into a 4-inch square and cut into quarters. Separate quarters on baking sheet and brush each with some scallion butter. Bake biscuits 15 minutes, or until tops are golden, and serve warm.
