West Virginia Biscuits
West Virginia Biscuits are fluffy, slightly sweet, and tender biscuits with a rich flavor from shortening and powdered milk, perfect for breakfast or with hearty meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix sugar, yeast, and warm water; let stand for 10 minutes.
- Sift dry ingredients (flour, salt, powdered milk, baking powder) together.
- Add shortening and cut into the flour mixture until crumbly.
- Add the yeast mixture and mix well to form dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut with a biscuit cutter.
- Let the biscuits rise for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
411
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).