Chive Spelt Mini-Biscuits

1/2 cup nondairy milk

1 tbs apple cider vinegar

2 cups spelt flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

3/4 cup chopped chives

1 Tbs maple syrup

2 Tbs olive oil

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease baking sheet. Measure milk and add vinegar, set aside to curdle.

Mix together spelt, baking sod and salt. Add half of the shortening in pieces and mix using fingers or pastry blender. Add remaining shortening and mix until pebbly crumbs.

Mx in chives. Add syrup and olive oil to milk, then add milk to flour and mix just until dough is moistened.

Use a tablespoon to scoop dough into rounded biscuits and place on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 13-15 minutes. Biscuits should darken and be firm to touch. Cool a few minutes and serve warm.