Five spice biscuits

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFlour
1tablespoonBaking powder
½teaspoonChinese 5-spice powder
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBaking soda
6tablespoonsButter
1cupSour cream
1Egg -- beaten
Sesame seeds

Directions

Combine flour, baking powder, 5-spice powder, salt and baking soda in bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles small peas.

Quickly stir in sour cream, just until blended. Roll dough out on lightly floured board to rectangle about 1-inch thick. Then cut into 8 biscuits.

Brush tops with beaten egg.

Sprinkle with additional 5-spice powder and sesame seeds to taste.

Bake on buttered baking sheet at 450 degrees 12 to 13 minutes or until tops are golden.

Each biscuit contains: 256 calories; 419 mg sodium; 63 mg cholesterol; 16 grams fat; 24 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams protein; ⅓ gram fiber.

Presented by: Donna Deane, Times Test Kitchen Director, L.A. Times article, "Short Time? Short Ribs", 3/9/95, page H14.

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From: Dan Klepach Date: 06-16-95 (159) Fido: Cooking