Biscuits Baked in Maple Syrup and Butter

 

Maple Syrup Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 cups Vermont maple syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. butter

Directions: 

1. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Stir in milk. Form into ball. Roll or pat dough to 1/2″ thick and cut using a cookie cutter.
2. Mix syrup, water and butter, place in 9″ x 9″ pan. Heat to near boiling in a 400 degree oven, place biscuits on top and bake in 400 degree oven until brown. Put a pan underneath it in case it boils over.
3. Serve hot or cold. When serving, flip the biscuit upside down and pour the maple sauce in the pan over it.

Credit: 1998 Vermont Maple Festival Cookbook