Perfect Shortcake Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg yolk, well beaten

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl.
  2. Add shortening, and cut into dry ingredients.
  3. Add milk and egg yolk together, and mix just until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  4. Dump out onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 4-5 times (very lightly!) and pat dough into a 1/3 inch thickness.
  5. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
  6. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Serve with berries or other cut fresh fruit and sweetened whipped cream.
  8. Yum!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

619 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 42.8g 55% DV
Carbs 50.1g 18% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12459.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 225mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 578.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 167.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 1659.5mg 100% DV
Iron 8mg 45% DV

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

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