For Lunch or Supper BREADS
Reading edition
The biscuit’s the thing—so choose your flavor and make them in just minutes. Betty Crocker
CHEESE BISCUITS
Just this little touch makes lunch an event.
Make Biscuits (p. 3)—except mix ½ cup grated sharp yellow American cheese with the Bisquick.
BACON BISCUITS
Make Biscuits (p. 3)—except mix ⅓ cup drained crisply cooked bacon bits (about 4 strips) with the Bisquick.
BACON WHIRLS
Heat oven to 425° (hot). Make Biscuit dough (p. 3). Roll into 16x7″ rectangle. Brush with bacon fat. Spread with ⅓ cup diced crisply cooked bacon. Roll up tightly, beginning at wide side. Seal edge. Slice 1″ thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet or in muffin cups. Brush tops with bacon fat. Bake 10 min. Makes 16.
Neat Trick: How does your family like biscuits:
Crusty Sides? Place biscuits on baking sheet with spaces between.
Soft Sides? Place biscuits close together on baking sheet or in pan.
DROP BISCUITS
Heat oven to 450° (hot). Make Biscuit dough (p. 3). Drop with spoon on greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 15 min.
WHUFFINS
Make richer Muffins (p. 2)—except fold 1½ cups Wheaties carefully into batter.
LONDON BUNS
Fruity little muffins for lunch or tea.
Make richer Muffins (p. 2)—except add 1 cup raisins or currants and ½ cup candied fruit (3 oz.) to batter.
CELERY CRESCENTS
Heat oven to 450° (hot). Make Biscuits (p. 3). Roll into 12 to 13″ circle. Brush lightly with melted butter. Cut into 16 pie-shaped wedges. Roll up tightly beginning at wide end. Place on baking sheet, point underneath. Shape into crescents. Brush tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with celery seeds and a little salt. Bake 10 to 12 min. Makes 16.
HOT PIMIENTO CHEESE BISCUITS
Make Biscuits (p. 3). Lay sliced pimiento cheese on top of hot baked biscuits and return to oven for cheese to melt, about 5 min.
FAVORITE LUNCH
Hot Vegetable Soup Cheese Biscuits Applesauce 1-2-3 Peanut Butter Cookies (p. 19)
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