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Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups flour
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
4 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Mix dry ingredients together in bowl.
3. Cut in shortening or butter until resembles course crumbs.
4. Add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed.
5. Turn out on slightly floured board and lightly knead for 30 seconds, enough to shape. Important not to overwork or the biscuits will be tough.
6. Roll or press dough 1/2 inch thick and cut with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter.
7. Brush with milk. Bake on ungreased sheet in middle rack of oven for 12-15 minutes until golden on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	284.79 Kcal (1192 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.35g	24%
Cholesterol	24.73mg	8%
Sodium	793.54mg	33%
Potassium	313.81mg	7%
Total Carbs	33.27g	11%
Sugars	2.39g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.35g	13%
Protein	4.39g	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	198mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	359.88 Kcal (1507 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.39g	24%
Cholesterol	31.25mg	8%
Sodium	1002.77mg	33%
Potassium	396.56mg	7%
Total Carbs	42.04g	11%
Sugars	3.02g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.24g	13%
Protein	5.55g	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.6mg	11%
Calcium	250.2mg	20%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.3

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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