Recipe: Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits

Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits
Source: Celena Feilteau (CPYA82A)

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup finely diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk

Preheat oven 425.

Saute onion in oil till tender, about 7 minutes. Add clove of garlic, chopped if desired and add tomato. Cook one minute more. Remove from heat and stir in basil and oregano. Cool slightly.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper in a separate bowl. Cut in shortening till resembles crumbs. Stir in milk and tomato; mix just till together, it will be sticky.

Drop by heaping teaspoonful 2 inches apart on an ungreased sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden brown. Cool on wire rack.