Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits (And Variations) Recipe

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Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits (And Variations)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup water

Directions:

  1. Makes 1 dozen 2 1/2 inch biscuits.
  2. Preheat oven to 450*. Sift dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles corn meal. Add water and mix until dough is pliable. Do not overbeat! Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 30 seconds. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick, no less. Cut with floured cutter. Place close together on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Variations:.
  4. Add parmesean and grated cheddar to the batter and brush with garlic butter on top for a savory biscuit.
  5. Roll out and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, rolling up to make cinnamom rolls. Bake 15-18 minutes. Drizzle with icing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 323.44 Kcal (1354 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.23g 22%
Cholesterol 0.8mg 0%
Sodium 627.61mg 26%
Potassium 255.62mg 5%
Total Carbs 42.54g 14%
Sugars 3.38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 141.6mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 289.33 Kcal (1211 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.73g 22%
Cholesterol 0.72mg 0%
Sodium 561.43mg 26%
Potassium 228.66mg 5%
Total Carbs 38.05g 14%
Sugars 3.02g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 6%
Protein 5.37g 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 126.7mg 14%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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