Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the shortening and mix until in little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a ball.
- Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 775.18 Kcal (3246 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 299.25 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 33.25g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.84mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 918.77mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 908.51mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbs | 102.53g | 34% | |
| Sugars | 4.59g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.88g | 16% | |
| Protein | 15.26g | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 402.1mg | 40% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 301.19 Kcal (1261 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 116.27 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.92g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.71mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 356.98mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 352.99mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbs | 39.84g | 34% | |
| Sugars | 1.78g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.51g | 16% | |
| Protein | 5.93g | 31% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 156.2mg | 40% | |
* 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.
Try this similar recipes
-
Tea Biscuits
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
Baking Powder Biscuits I
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
Basic Biscuits
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
Mom's Simple Dumplings
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
South Georgia Biscuits
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening and 1 more.. -
Baking Powder Biscuits (Drop type)
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
Tea Biscuits
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt and 2 more.. -
Biscuits (Baking Powder or Buttermilk)
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
Fluffy Dumplings
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
Baking Powder Biscuits
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
Drop Biscuits
All-purpose flour , sifted, Baking powder, Salt and 2 more.. -
Baking Powder Biscuits
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk -
Pastry Dough
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Shortening, Milk
Also Try
-
Bakes - Baking Powder Biscuits from Barbados
All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Sugar, Salt, Beaten eggs and 3 more.. -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
