Maple Sugar Biscuits

From Yankee Magazine — January 1986

From More Great New England Recipes — January 1986

Bread Recipes

Yield: Makes 12 biscuits.

A classic biscuit laced with maple sugar. A welcome bit of New England for this dinner menu and also for breakfast.

• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 to 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup crushed maple sugar

Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Cut in shortening. Add milk to make a soft dough. Place on a floured board and toss lightly. Roll out to 1/2-inch thick and cut with floured biscuit cutter. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle with maple sugar. Bake in a 450 degrees F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

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