428. PARMESAN BACON BISCUIT STICKS

Yield: 10 biscuit sticks


1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
2/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon, milk
2 tablespoons bacon, cooked and chopped
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 425°F. Combine flour, 1/4 cup cheese, baking powder, Italian seasoning and salt in large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2/3 cup milk and bacon bits; mix just until flour is moistened.

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 5 to 8 times or until smooth. Roll out dough to 10x6-inch rectangle. Cut into 10 (1-inch) strips.

Place sticks 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon milk; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.


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