Oyster Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Place the flour, salt, baking powder, cumin or coriander, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; pulse to combine.

3. 3

   Add the butter or shortening; pulse until coarse crumbs form.

4. 4

   With the machine running, add the milk slowly through the feed tube, just until the dough comes together.

5. 5

   Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead once or twice until smooth.

6. 6

   Roll out to 1/4 inch thick.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with salt, and roll lightly to make it adhere.

8. 8

   Using a 1 1/2-inch round or octagonal cookie cutter, cut out the dough, and transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Gather together the scraps; reroll to cut out additional biscuits, if desired.

10. 10

    Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.

11. 11

    Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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