Holiday Breads

Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 Tablespoons butter

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

3/4 cup buttermilk

Mix everything except buttermilk, then slowly pour it in. Roll out and cut out biscuits.

Brush the tops with a little butter, then sprinkle with topping. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.

Topping:

1/4 teaspoon parsley

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

pinch of salt 

Pumpkin Rolls

These are similar to my Sweet Dinner Rolls, but with white flour.

½ cup sugar

¼ cup warm water

1 cup milk

2 Tablespoons melted butter

1 cup cooked pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon salt

6 cups  flour

3 ½ teaspoons yeast

Knead together and let rise 1 hour. Form into balls and let rise half an hour more. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes.