Delicious Biscuits

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Fluffy, buttery biscuits with a tender crumb and subtle sweetness, perfect for breakfast or as a side, appealing to both casual bakers and seasoned cooks.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups sifted flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Mix together the sifted flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, and sugar.
  2. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Slowly pour in the milk and add the beaten eggs, mixing gently until just combined.
  4. Bake in a hot oven at 450°F for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

619 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 86g 31% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12505.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 4419mg 94% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1646.3mg 100% DV
Iron 7.1mg 39% DV

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

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