Almost-Famous Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

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Almost-Famous Cheddar Biscuits
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Directions:

  1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Lightly mist a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. To make the biscuits: pulse the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add the shortening and pulse until combined. Add the butter; pulse 4 or 5 times, or until the butter is in pea-size pieces. Add the cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times. Pour in the milk and pulse just until the mixture is moistened and forms a shaggy dough.
  3. Turn dough out onto a clean surface and gently knead until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
  4. Drop the dough onto the baking sheet in scant 1/4 cp. portions, 2 inches apart, andbake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, make he garlic butter: melt the butter with the garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Brush the biscuits with thegarlic butter and serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 233.75 Kcal (979 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.26g 23%
Cholesterol 27.83mg 9%
Sodium 505.85mg 21%
Potassium 235.73mg 5%
Total Carbs 19.22g 6%
Sugars 0.97g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 8%
Protein 5.49g 11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 222.6mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.92 Kcal (1561 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.35g 23%
Cholesterol 44.4mg 9%
Sodium 807.01mg 21%
Potassium 376.07mg 5%
Total Carbs 30.66g 6%
Sugars 1.55g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.15g 8%
Protein 8.76g 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.2mg 8%
Calcium 355.2mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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