Mystery Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
  • 6 cups self-rising flour, sifted and divided
  • 1 cup shortening, melted and cooled to 105 to 115
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Melted butter

Instructions

  1. Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Combine 1 cup flour and melted shortening in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture.
  3. Combine buttermilk, sugar, and soda. Gradually add remaining 5 cups flour to yeast mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, stirring until mixture is well-blended. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap; chill dough for 2 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 450.
  5. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and knead lightly 3 or 4 times. Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a floured 3-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on lightly greased large baking sheets, leaving 1-inch of space between biscuits. Bake for 8 or 10 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter. Yield: 15 biscuits.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

671 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.5g 29% DV
Total Fat 53.2g 68% DV
Carbs 39.5g 14% DV
Fiber 9.2g 33% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6882.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 380.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 77.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 66mg 5% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

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

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