Zucchini-Cheddar Biscuits
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
24 biscuits
ingredients
- 2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini (about 8 oz.)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup packed shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
directions
- Place zucchini in colander. Sprinkle with 1 t. salt and let stand 30 minutes. Squeeze zucchini dry with hands and place in medium mixing bowl. There should be about 1/2 cup.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 1 t. salt, the pepper, and sugar into large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender. Add cheese and toss with fork to combine.
- Add egg to zucchini and beat lightly with fork, then stir in buttermilk. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and mix just until flour is moistened.
- Turn dough out onto well-floured surface. Knead gently 6 times, adding flour if needed. Pat dough 3/4-inch thick with hands. Cut out 2-1/2-inch circles using floured cookie or biscuit cutter. Place circles on ungreased baking sheet. Gather and cut out scraps.
- Bake until biscuits are puffed and tops are browned, 14-15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!