Potato-Dill Biscuits Recipe

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Potato-Dill Biscuits
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Directions:

  1. Combine potato and water in a small saucepan.
  2. Cook, covered, over medium heat for about ten minutes or until the potato is tender.
  3. Do not drain.
  4. Mash the potato and cooking water together until very smooth.
  5. Spoon into a glass measuring cup, adding additional water to measure one cup.
  6. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, dillweed, cream tartar and salt in a large bowl.
  7. Cut in the shortening and butter with a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
  8. Add the potato mixture, stirring until the batter is slightly sticky.
  9. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface ten times.
  10. Pat into an 8-inch square.
  11. Cut into 12 equal squares.
  12. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  13. Bake at 450F for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly browned.
  14. Freezing instructions: Cut out biscuits, place on baking sheet, and brush with milk.
  15. Freeze until firm.
  16. Place in a plastic bag in the freezer until needed.
  17. Bake as usual without thawing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 301.56 Kcal (1263 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.88g 24%
Cholesterol 15.07mg 5%
Sodium 787.29mg 33%
Potassium 138.63mg 3%
Total Carbs 35.6g 12%
Sugars 0.49g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.94g 16%
Protein 4.56g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 114.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 369.93 Kcal (1549 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.48g 24%
Cholesterol 18.49mg 5%
Sodium 965.77mg 33%
Potassium 170.06mg 3%
Total Carbs 43.66g 12%
Sugars 0.6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4.83g 16%
Protein 5.6g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 11%
Calcium 140.5mg 11%

* 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

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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