Ganzie’S Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 3/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 3/4 cups Vegetable Shortening
  • 3/4 cups Buttermilk, Or More As Needed

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture is like coarse meal or like small peas. Start adding 3/4 cup buttermilk. Mix together with a fork and see if it looks like it will hold together. If it seems too dry, add more buttermilk until the dough will form a ball.
  2. Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and work just a little until you get a nice ball. Pat the dough into a circle about 3/4 inch thick. You want to work the biscuits as little as possible so the gluten doesn't start to develop. Also, these biscuits need to be a little thicker than most because they won't rise as much with all that shortening.
  3. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits and put on an ungreased baking sheet. If you want to have crispy sides, give them some space on the sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

345 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 26.1g 33% DV
Carbs 27.2g 10% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12366.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 67.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1507.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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