Cheddar, Onion and Bacon Fingers

Submitted by Derf2440

"These finger shaped biscuits are wonderfull with lots of butter to dunk into poached eggs for breaky. Have also made them square and put poached eggs on top, sprinkled with parsley. From Reader's Digest"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 12 finger biscuits

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 2⁄3 cup milk

directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in mixing bowl.
2. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. Stir in cheese, onion, and bacon, mixing well.
4. Add milk all at once to dry ingredients, stirring with a fork to make a soft dough.
5. Turn out onto floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times.
6. Roll out to an 8 inch square.
7. Cut in half crosswise, then cut each half into 6 finger shaped biscuits.
8. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet lightly sprinkled with flour.
9. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden.
10. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Lauren Clark]

This was good, but it didn't get rave reviews from my family. They thought it was okay. I guess it is just a matter of taste, though.