Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Lightly spray a large, heavy baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar(optional), and salt.
- Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Make a well in center and pour in the buttermilk.
- Combine the buttermilk and flour mixture until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn dough on a floured surface and knead lightly 4-5 times, just blended.
- Roll out the dough about 1/2-inch thick.
- Using a floured 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut the dough into as many rounds as possible using a straight downward motion.
- Do not twist the cutter or the sides of the biscuits will not rise evenly.
- Place rounds on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- If you want the biscuits with a very soft edge, place the close together on a baking sheet.
- Knead the dough trimmings together lightly, reroll, and cur out as before. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- If you want brush the tops with a little melted butter and serve hot from the oven .
- Careful to keep an eye on them cooking times may very per stove.
- Good luck and happy biscuit eating.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 979.91 Kcal (4103 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 494.66 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 54.96g | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 37.73mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1584.28mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1023.91mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbs | 104.76g | 35% | |
| Sugars | 8.64g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Protein | 14.96g | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.9mg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 842.1mg | 84% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 362.32 Kcal (1517 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 182.9 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.32g | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 13.95mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 585.78mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 378.59mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbs | 38.73g | 35% | |
| Sugars | 3.19g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.44g | 16% | |
| Protein | 5.53g | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 311.3mg | 84% | |
* 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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