Pesto Biscuits

Health score
1%
Pesto Biscuits
27 min.
10
195kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your biscuit game? These Pesto Biscuits are a delightful twist on the classic recipe, combining the flaky, buttery goodness of traditional biscuits with the vibrant flavors of basil pesto. Perfect for brunch, a cozy dinner, or as a savory snack, these biscuits are sure to impress your family and friends.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes. The aroma of freshly baked biscuits wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly anticipating the first bite. The addition of pesto not only adds a burst of flavor but also gives these biscuits a beautiful green hue, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious.

Whether you enjoy them on their own, slathered with butter, or paired with your favorite soup or salad, these Pesto Biscuits are versatile enough to complement any meal. Plus, with only 195 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your taste buds with this unique and scrumptious recipe!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • 0.3 cup basil pesto 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • serving parmesan shredded finely

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
  3. Cut in shortening and pesto, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  4. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 10 times.
  5. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick.
  6. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch cookie or biscuit cutter.
  7. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  8. Sprinkle with cheese.
  9. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories195kcal
Protein8.95%
Fat48.75%
Carbs42.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.2
Glycemic Load
14.35
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.2021739171899%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:195.12kcal
9.76%
Fat:10.54g
16.21%
Saturated Fat:2.86g
17.89%
Carbohydrates:20.57g
6.86%
Net Carbohydrates:19.8g
7.2%
Sugar:0.88g
0.97%
Cholesterol:4mg
1.33%
Sodium:471.19mg
20.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.35g
8.71%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.71%
Calcium:134.98mg
13.5%
Selenium:9.38µg
13.41%
Folate:45.96µg
11.49%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.84%
Phosphorus:86.43mg
8.64%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.62%
Iron:1.36mg
7.55%
Vitamin B3:1.5mg
7.48%
Vitamin K:3.8µg
3.62%
Vitamin A:168.19IU
3.36%
Fiber:0.78g
3.11%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.98%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.15%
Magnesium:8.61mg
2.15%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.05%
Copper:0.04mg
1.87%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.7%
Potassium:48.1mg
1.37%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.06%