Sunday, March 4, 2012

Lana Schmidt's Rosemary Jalapeno Biscuits with Pepper Spread

Here is another entry to the Chili Dawg's recipe collection from Lana Schmidt, well known health food aficionado.  Enjoy this one fans of Chili Dawg's Foods of Fire!

Rosemary Jalapeno Biscuits with Pepper Spread


2 cups all purpose flour
2 tbs sugar
1 tbs baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
1 8-oz container light sour cream (see tips)
1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
2 Tbs Chili Dawg's Jalapeno Seasoning
2 Tbs milk, divided
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
3 tbs Chili Dawg's Peachanero or Mangonero Pepper Spread

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.

2. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. Cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in sour cream, rosemary, jalapeno seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of the milk, just until blended.

4. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 15 to 30 seconds. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2 inch round biscuit cutter. See tip.

5. Place 1/2 inch apart on cookie sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon milk.

6. Bake 7 - 9 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup butter and Chili Dawg's Pepper Spread. Serve warm biscuits with Butter/Pepper Spread.

Servings: 10

Oven Temperature: 425°F

Cooking Times

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/10 of a recipe (2 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243.38
Calories From Fat (52%) 127.12
% Daily Value
Total Fat 14.46g 22%
Saturated Fat 9.04g 45%
Cholesterol 38.24mg 13%
Sodium 282.9mg 12%
Potassium 44.19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 26.12g 9%
Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 2.94g 6%
Sugar 5.45g
MyPoints 6.84

Tips

For plain sour cream biscuits, omit rosemary. When using rosemary, make sure it is crushed semi-fine.

NOTE: Lowfat or fat free cottage cheese with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice may be substituted for light sour cream.

I use the top of a wine glass to cut the biscuits out.