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Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup buttermilk

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and sugar.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness.
Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured biscuit cutter. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm.
Yield: 10 biscuits.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	201.48 Kcal (844 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.43g	18%
Cholesterol	18.17mg	6%
Sodium	141.62mg	6%
Potassium	206.52mg	4%
Total Carbs	21.07g	7%
Sugars	1.31g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	3%
Protein	3.56g	7%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	90.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	345.21 Kcal (1445 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.59g	18%
Cholesterol	31.14mg	6%
Sodium	242.64mg	6%
Potassium	353.84mg	4%
Total Carbs	36.1g	7%
Sugars	2.25g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	3%
Protein	6.11g	7%
Iron	0.8mg	3%
Calcium	154.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

4.8

Points
5

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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