Sausage Biscuits

  • Turkey Sausage

    Ingredients:

    10 or 14 oz ground turkey breast, size
    according to plan
    1/2 tsp dried sage
    1/4 tsp ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    1/4 tsp Morton Lite Salt

    Preparation Instructions:
    In large bowl, combine turkey and
    seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Divide
    evenly and shape into 2.5-3.5 oz patties,
    size according to plan. Heat skillet,
    coated with nonfat cooking spray, over a
    medium flame. Add patties to skillet and
    cook thoroughly on each side, or to an
    internal temperature of 165°F.
    Uncooked patties may be frozen.

    Makes 4 servings

    Serving Size:
    1 patty

    Counts As:
    1/2 Protein

    Buttermilk Biscuits
    Family Fare
    Ingredients:


    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 Tbsp sugar
    1 Tbsp Splenda®
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    4 Tbsp cold butter, cubed
    4 Tbsp cold light margarine or butter, cubed
    1/4 cup warm water
    1 package active dry yeast
    3/4 cup warm, low-fat buttermilk



    Preparation Instructions:
    In large bowl, combine flour, sugar,
    Splenda ® , baking powder, and
    salt. Cut in butter and margarine to
    flour mixture, using a pastry blender or 2
    knives, until mixture resembles large
    crumbs, set aside. Place warm water in a
    small bowl; sprinkle in yeast and stir
    until dissolved. Add yeast mixture and
    warm buttermilk to flour mixture, stir
    until well-blended. Turn out dough onto
    a floured surface. Knead dough until
    smooth. Form into a ball. With a rolling
    pin, roll out dough to about a 1-inch
    thickness. Cut biscuits with a 2 or 2
    1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits
    onto a baking sheet coated with nonstick
    cooking spray. Cover biscuits and let
    rest until doubled in size, about 30 to 45
    minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400
    ° F. Bake in oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly
    browned.

    Makes 1 dozen biscuits

    Serving Size:
    1 biscuit

    Counts As:
    1 Starch
    1 Fat