Versatile Biscuit Dough

So, today for supper I decided to make some pigs in a blanket... using biscuit dough. Along for the ride came these quick little cinnamon rolls. So, you get an appetizer and dessert (or tomorrows breakfast) all in one little handy dandy recipe. Want to try? (biscuit dough recipe from my mom)

Versatile Biscuits



Ingrediants

• 3 cups flour (I used 2 whole wheat and 1 white)
• 2 Tbsp baking powder
• dash salt
• 2 Tbsp lard
• 1 1/4 cup milk

Mix all dry ingrediants. Cut in lard until small 'crumbs' appear. Add milk, stir. Knead on floured surface (or in the bowl, whatever works for you) 10-20 times or until even consistancy. Roll out 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Cut into 1 1/2" squares. Bake 10-12 minutes at 425F until lightly browned on top.

Pigs in a Blanket
Cut weiners/sausages (if sausage, cook a little first) in half, roll into dough (thinner dough is better... I did mine a bit thick). Basically, 1"x2" pieces. Bake 10-15 minutes (or until browned on top).

Cinnamon Rolls
If doing all dough as cinnamon rolls, roll in a 16" x 10" square. Mix 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 2 tsp cinnamon together. Spread on dough leaving 1" along the long side. Roll from the empty side to the other (if you wish to add raisins, do so before rolling). Cut roll into 20-24 pieces. Place together in a parchment covered pan, or put in muffin tins. Bake until browned in center (10-12 minutes).  Alternately, you can wrap the roll in cling wrap and refrigerate overnight before baking the next morning.

Wraps
Make them like you would the cinnamon rolls, only instead of making the cinnamon mixture, place mayonnaise on the biscuit, and then add shredded cheese, thin sliced ham, and spinach/lettuce before rolling.  Slice into 1/2 inch sections, lay on a parchment covered cookie sheet, and bake 10-12 minutes.