Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/3 cup finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped scallion
• 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp. light sour cream

Makes 19 biscuits (1 biscuit per serving)

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour and cayenne pepper in medium bowl. With a pastry blender or two knives used scissors-fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cheddar, scallion and Parmesan, tossing until just mixed. Add sour cream, stirring with a fork just until very soft dough forms.
3. On a lightly floured work surface, with floured hands, pat dough to 3/4-inch thickness. With floured 1 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits, pressing scraps together, making total of 19 biscuits.
4. Place biscuits, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 13-15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and let cool slightly before serving.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Family Meals Cookbook. These biscuits are a different take on the cheddar cheese biscuits I usually make. These biscuits are made with sour cream and chopped scallion. The key to making these biscuits delicious is using extra-sharp cheddar cheese. Cheddar always makes food taste better.