Onion and Sage Biscuits

These buttery onion and sage biscuits are best served warm and make a great accompaniment to soup.

Thanks Helen for the inspiration!

Serves: 8-10 biscuits

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 12-15 min

Total:  25 min

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
4-6 tbsp. chilled butter
3/4 cup milk
1/2 red onion, chopped
5-6 leaves fresh sage, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
2-3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil in a skillet and saute onions until caramelized.  Set aside to cool.
2. In a bowl, mix together flour and baking powder.
3. Cut butter into the flour mixture.
4. Make a well in the centre of the bowl and add milk, sage and cheese, and stir until combined.
5. Using the heel of your hand, gently knead dough for 5-6 folds.  Add onions, and knead for another 5-6 fold until incorporated.
6. Shape into round biscuits, about the size of a mandarin orange, and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 425F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Recipe from Joy of Cooking