Rita's Tea Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 12 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs, plus enough milk to make 1 1/2 cups

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450.
  2. Combine dry ingredients.
  3. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse corn meal.
  4. Stirring with a fork, add the milk mixture to make a soft dough
  5. Turn out on a board, kneed lightly for a minute.
  6. Roll 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Cut with a biscuit cutter.
  8. Place on a greased baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

428 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 34% DV
Carbs 46.7g 17% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 12410.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 168.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 1535.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

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

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