Cornmeal Biscuits

If you are looking for a simple solution to fill out a meal, these easy to make delicate biscuits are a perfect choice. The addition of cornmeal provides a slightly crunchy texture. They take about 30 minutes to prepare and bake and are best served warm with some butter. If you have any biscuits left over from dinner, consider finishing them off for breakfast.

Cornmeal Biscuits

1 3/4 cups of unbleached white flour
2/3 cup of cornmeal
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
1/2 cup of cold butter
1 cup of buttermilk

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using two knives or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until only small pieces of butter are visible.

Make a well in the center of the bowl and add the buttermilk. Stir until just combined.

Spoon the dough onto a greased baking sheet. Alternately, you can gently shape the dough into twelve equal portions, and transfer to the baking sheet. For fluffier biscuits, place the biscuits closer together on the baking sheet. For crustier biscuits, place the biscuits 2 inches apart. Bake in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown.