Brown County Fried Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/4 c. lukewarm water
  • 4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 c. shortening, melted
  • 2 c. milk

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle yeast in the fourth cup of warm water and let dissolve; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar.
  3. Stir in melted shortening, dissolved yeast and milk. Stir until dough is smooth.
  4. Cover bowl with damp cloth and let rise to double in bulk.
  5. Pull off pieces and roll lightly into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  6. Drop into hot fat a few at a time. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until puffy and browned.
  7. Remove with slotted spoon.
  8. Drain biscuits on paper towel.
  9. Serve immediately with butter and apple butter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

485 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 28.3g 36% DV
Carbs 48.1g 17% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10617.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 679mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 137.5mg 11% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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