Great Biscuits

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

These classic homemade biscuits are flaky, buttery, and soft, perfect for breakfast or as a side. They suit families and anyone craving warm, fresh bread.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup Crisco
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Cut in Crisco using two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add milk and blend until just combined.
  4. Roll the dough to 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface.
  5. Cut out biscuits using a floured cutter.
  6. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking pan.
  7. Bake in a 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

231 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 3.1g 4% DV
Carbs 49.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12422mg 100% DV
Potassium 159mg 3% 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 1587.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

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

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