Cherry-up Biscuits

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 1 dozen biscuits

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup shortening

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup butter, melted

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 can (21 ounces) tart cherry pie filling

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, shortening, salt  and cream of tartar in food processor fitted with metal blade.

2. Process using on/off pulsing action until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 seconds.

3. Pour milk over flour mixture. Process on/off 4 to 6 times, or just until mixture is blended and dough is soft. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently a few times. Roll or pat dough out until 1/2 inch thick.

4. Cut dough into 2 1/2-inch circles using floured cutter. Put 1 teaspoon butter, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 heaping tablespoon pie filling in each of 12 un-greased muffin cups.

5. Place 1 biscuit in each cup. Brush with remaining butter. Bake until biscuits are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Invert and un-mold biscuits. Serve warm.