Walnut Rosemary Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional
• all-purpose flour, for rolling
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons lavender honey
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F

2. 2

   In food processor bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt. Blend briefly.

3. 3

   Add chilled butter and process until mealy texture. Add remaining ingredients and blend just until moist.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until dough forms a ball. Do not over-knead or biscuits will become tough!

5. 5

   Roll dough out to from a rectangle, 3/4 -inch thick. Cut rectangle into 12 pieces. (If making appetizer size biscuits, cut dough into 24 small rectangles.).

6. 6

   Place biscuits 1 inch apart on baking sheet. Brush tops of biscuits with half and half cream.

7. 7

   Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm. Enjoy!