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Vintage Cold Box Biscuits Recipe

Vintage Cold Box Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups white flour , plus
2 tbsp white flour (use more flour if dough sticky)
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cream of tartar or 1/2 tsp baking soda , if you do not have
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar (optional)
1/2 cup lard or 1/2 cup white shortening
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup flour , for board

Directions:

Preheat oven 450°.
In large mixing bowl mix all dry ingredients.
Cut in lard with cutter or fingers.
Pour milk and egg mixture slowly.
Mix gently with spoon. Should be a stiff dough.
Pour the 1/4 cup flour on board.
Knead, turning a few times.
Use all of the flour.
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with glass or cutter.
Freeze.
Re-pack in a freezer container.
Thaw or bake right from freezer.
Allow more time to cook if frozen.
If dough is fresh, cook 10 to 15 minutes.
If frozen at least 10 minutes more.
Note: Dough should be pretty stiff. If not use more flour and knead. Altitude makes a big difference in bisuit doughs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	438.39 Kcal (1835 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.76g	30%
Cholesterol	48.05mg	16%
Sodium	364.96mg	15%
Potassium	507.96mg	11%
Total Carbs	57.49g	19%
Sugars	4.66g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	8%
Protein	6.45g	13%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	223.1mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	315.8 Kcal (1322 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.23g	30%
Cholesterol	34.61mg	16%
Sodium	262.9mg	15%
Potassium	365.92mg	11%
Total Carbs	41.42g	19%
Sugars	3.35g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	8%
Protein	4.65g	13%
Iron	0.6mg	5%
Calcium	160.7mg	22%

* 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.

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