Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Stir in 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese and basil.
  5. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moist.
  6. Spoon dough evenly into 8 mounds on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  7. Lightly coat tops of biscuits with cooking spray (I used a butter flavored spray) and sprinkle with finely shredded Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
  9. Serve immediately.