Country Cornmeal Drop Biscuits Recipe

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup yellow cornmeal

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons cold butter

2 tablespoons canned green chilies , chopped

2 tablespoons canned pimiento peppers , chopped

1 egg , beaten

1/2 cup milk

optional: (for top)

1/2 tsp poppy seeds

1/2 tsp sesame seeds

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour , cormeal, sugar , baking powder , and saltCut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add the chilies and pimientos

Stir in the beaten egg and milk , just until combined.

2 tablespoons each, onto an oiled baking sheet. Bake the biscuits in a

450 degree oven for 13 to 15 minutes.

OPTIONAL (BUT GOOD)

Brush tops of biscuits with egg whiteCombine poppy seeds and sesame seeds in a small bowl, and sprinkle seed mixture evenly over biscuit tops.