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Homestyle Biscuits

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Topics: Baked Goods

It’s easy to make homestyle biscuits with less fat.

2 cups flour
recipe line 2 tsp baking powder
recipe line ¼ tsp baking soda
recipe line ¼ tsp salt
recipe line 2 Tbsp sugar
recipe line ⅔ cup buttermilk, low-fat
recipe line 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil

  1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together buttermilk and oil. Pour over flour mixture; stir until well mixed.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10-12 strokes.
  5. Roll or pat dough to ¾-inch thickness.
  6. Cut with a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, dipping cutter in flour between cuts.
  7. Transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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image placeholder Yield: 15 servings
Serving size:
1 (2-inch) biscuit

Each serving provides:
Calories: 99
Total fat: 3 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: less than 1 mg
Sodium: 72 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrate: 15 g
Potassium: 102 mg
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