Baking Essential Savory Italian Style Bisquick Food

BAKING ESSENTIAL: SAVORY ITALIAN STYLE BISQUICK

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. I use lard, because it gives this recipe the best rise, when using in things like biscuits. However, you could use vegetable shortening, or even sweet, unsalted butter.
• 3. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 4. Add all the ingredients (except the lard) to a food processor fitted with an S-blade, or a good blender, like a Vitamix (I love my Vitamix), and give it a few pulses to mix the ingredients.
• 5. Add the cold, cubed lard, and use 1-second pulses until the mixture resembles corn meal.
• 6. Place in a sealed container in the fridge, and let sit a few days before using (it really makes a difference in the savory flavors of the mixture).
• 7. Chef's Note: The spice combination I use is based on what I like. If you other spices you want to add... Go For It.
• 8. PLATE/PRESENT
• 9. Use anywhere you have a savory dish that calls for "standard" bisquick. Enjoy.
• 10. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

FLAKY ITALIAN BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix biscuit baking mix and Italian seasoning; stir in cream just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 13-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.