Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Start to finish: 5 minutes
Makes: 1 cup

Ingredients
1 cup nonfat dry milk
½ cup sugar
1 vanilla bean


Method
Add nonfat dry milk and sugar to blender.

Using a knife, make a slit vertically in the vanilla bean. Slightly open up the slit to expose the beans inside and using the back of the knife, scrape the beans out of the pod.

Add beans to blender.

Blend all ingredients together for 30 seconds to a minute, or until a fine powder forms.

Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

To enjoy, mix 1 tablespoon, or more, into a cup of hot coffee.

Cheddar-Thyme Biscuits

Start to finish: 30 minutes
Makes: 12 biscuits

Ingredients
2½ cups flour, plus extra for kneading
½ cup nonfat dry milk
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) butter, diced and cold, plus more for brushing
1 cup cold water
4 ounces sharp cheddar, freshly grated
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Method
Pulse together flour, nonfat dry milk, baking powder and salt in a food processor to combine.

Add in butter and pulse until a fine meal forms. Continue pulsing and drizzle in cold water until the dough starts to come together.

Sprinkle flour on a piece of parchment paper and turn dough onto floured surface. Add cheddar and thyme and knead into dough.

Form into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes in
the refrigerator. 

Heat oven to 425 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Remove dough from refrigerator, unwrap and place on floured surface. Dust with a little extra flour and slightly flatten with the palm of your hand. Using a rolling pin, roll until dough is ½-inch thick.

Using a cup or biscuit cutter, cut out rounds out of dough and place 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

Bake 11–13 minutes, or until browned on top.

Serve warm.