Thyme Biscuits
Yield 12-16 Biscuits
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
¾ cup buttermilk
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
Sift together dry ingredients. Cut butter into the flour mixture, but do not overwork. Stir in milk, egg and thyme. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead about a dozen times. Roll dough into golf-ball sized balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for approximately 12-14 minutes until lightly browned. Serve hot with butter.