PARMESAN BUTTER PAN BISCUITS

1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In 9-inch square baking pan melt butter in oven (3 to 5 minutes).

Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine all ingredients except milk. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 10 times or until smooth.

Roll dough into 12x4-inch rectangle. Cut into 12 (1-inch) strips. Dip each strip into melted butter. Place in same pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 1 dozen
Source: Land O Lakes Treasury of Country Recipes