Tomato-Basil Drop Biscuits

• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh tomato, drained
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup 2% milk

1. In a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add tomato; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in basil. Cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and tomato mixture just until combined.
3. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
4. . Bake at 425u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

green onions, olive oil, fresh tomato, fresh basil, flour, baking powder, salt, ground black pepper, shortening, milk

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tomato-basil-drop-biscuits/ (may not work)