Seeded Onion Biscuits

1 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chilled butter, sliced thinly
1/2 cup nonfat milk (approximately)
1 tablespoon sesame or sunflower seeds or 1 1/2 teaspoons
    poppy or caraway seeds

Set aside 1/2 cup onions for topping.

Combine flour, baking powder, salt and butter in mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture has a fine, crumbly texture.

Lightly beat in 1/2-cup onions and enough milk (1/2 cup, more or less) to make a soft dough. Do not over beat or the biscuits will become tough.

Turn dough onto lightly floured board and gently pat into 7-inch square. Cut into 9 equal squares.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chopped onion and choice of seeds. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes or until done.

For best results, eat fresh and hot from the oven.

Makes 9 biscuits.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the National Onion Association.