cranberry biscuits with smoked turkey

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Cooking Light, April 1995. The biscuits are a breeze to make in the food processor; or you can make them by hand.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cranberry biscuits with smoked turkey

  • 2 c
    bread flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable shortening
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 pkg
    dry yeast
  • 2/3 c
    warm nonfat buttermilk (105-115f)
  • 2 Tbsp
    warm water (105-115f)
  • 1/2 c
    dried cranberries
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 lb
    cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced
  • spicy mustard, optional

How To Make cranberry biscuits with smoked turkey

  • 1
    Combine first 3 ingredients in food processor, and pulse 2 times or until blended. Add shortening, and process for 10 seconds or until blended.
  • 2
    Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm buttermilk and water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. With processor on, slowly add yeast mixture through food chute; process until dough leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball.
  • 3
    Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead in cranberries. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter into 20 biscuits.
  • 4
    Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Let rise, uncovered, in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 20 minutes or until puffy.
  • 5
    Bake at 425F for 8 minutes or until golden. Split biscuits, and fill each with 3/4 ounce turkey.
  • 6
    Serving Ideas : Serve with Spicy Mustard, if desired.

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