Mark Twain Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 cake yeast
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 or 2 tsp. sugar
  • 3/4 c. buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Measure flour after sifting.
  2. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
  3. Mix dry ingredients with pastry blender.
  4. Add yeast and stir well.
  5. Add buttermilk.
  6. Place in greased bowl.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  8. Roll out biscuits.
  9. Place on greased pan.
  10. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450°.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

437 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 47.1g 17% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12468mg 100% DV
Potassium 195.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 7.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1533.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV

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

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