Applesauce Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup applesauce
1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar,
allspice, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut in
shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center
of dry mixture. In a small mixing bowl, combine buttermilk and applesauce;
add to dry mixture all at once. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by
gently folding and pressing 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth.
Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a 2 1/2-inch
biscuit cutter.
3. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a
450F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove biscuits from the baking
sheet and serve warm.
TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare and bake biscuits as directed; cool completely. Place
biscuits in a freezer container or bag and freeze up to 3 months. To serve,
wrap frozen biscuits in foil and bake in a 300F oven 20 to 25 minutes
or until warm.
Makes 10 Biscuits.