Acorn Squash Biscuits with Sage & Gruyere

December 16, 2014

Tall and fluffy biscuits, full of sweet acorn squash, work perfectly with the flavors of herbal sage and nutty Gruyere cheese.

3 c. all-purpose flour
6 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
5 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 1 /2 t. salt
8 T. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, well-chilled, plus 2 T. melted and slightly cooled, for brushing over the biscuits
4 T. vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 c. mashed, cooled acorn squash (see note)
2 T. apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 c. shredded Gruyere cheese
2 T. minced fresh sage
*optional small sage leaves, for garnishing the biscuits and a little beaten egg to act as the "glue"to make the sage leaves adhere

Preheat oven to 425 degrees f. and adjust oven rack to the middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In the work bowl of a food processor, add flour, cornstarch, brown sugar,...
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Nutritions

Calories
1649

Sodium
271mg
11% DV

Fat
139g
214% DV

Protein
20g
40% DV

Carbs
65g
22% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV