Fluffy Southern Biscuits Recipe

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Fluffy Southern Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups self rising flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Directions:

  1. **Preheat oven to 425 degrees**.
  2. 1. Mix all dry ingredients together in bowl [includes flour(self rising or all purpose), salt, baking powder, and sugar].
  3. 2. Cut small pieces of butter or shortening into the dry mix. With a fork mash the pieces of butter or shortening into the mix well so that it all becomes small crumbles.
  4. 3. Add in the milk and beaten egg.
  5. 4. Stir mixture until dough forms.
  6. 5. Place dough on lightly floured board and knead dough.
  7. 6. Cut dough with a biscuit cutter or use a glass that is floured.
  8. 7. Place biscuit on a baking sheet or a thin pan about 1/2 inch. At this point you can add melted butter on the top of the biscuits.
  9. 8. Put biscuits in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes(or until they are golden brown).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 197.67 Kcal (828 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.91g 15%
Cholesterol 41.1mg 14%
Sodium 468.01mg 20%
Potassium 271.32mg 6%
Total Carbs 23.37g 8%
Sugars 1.56g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 4%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 207mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 312.08 Kcal (1307 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.65g 15%
Cholesterol 64.89mg 14%
Sodium 738.89mg 20%
Potassium 428.35mg 6%
Total Carbs 36.89g 8%
Sugars 2.46g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 4%
Protein 6.3g 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 4%
Iron 2.6mg 9%
Calcium 326.8mg 21%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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