Good Biscuits

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Fluffy, golden biscuits with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or as a side, appealing to those who enjoy warm, homemade bread with buttery flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 2/3 to 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  2. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add milk all at once and mix until the dough follows a fork.
  4. Knead gently for 1/2 minute.
  5. Cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter or drop by tablespoon onto a baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 450°F until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

429 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 28g 36% DV
Carbs 44g 16% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12419.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 97.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1581.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.5mg 31% DV

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

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