Buttons & bow knots

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBiscuit mix (w/baking powder)
cupHalf and half or milk
2tablespoonsSugar
1Egg
1teaspoonNutmeg
¼cupButter, melted
½teaspoonCinnamon

Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together first six ingredients. Beat vigorously Gently smooth dough into a ball on lightly floured board.

Knead five times. Roll dough ½-inch thick. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. To make bow knots, hold opposite sides of each doughnut ring with fingers and twist to form a figure 8. Place holes (buttons) and bow knots on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately dip each button and bow knot into melted butter, then into sugar, coating all sides. Serve warm. Makes 8 buttons and bow knots or 8 doughnuts.