Homestyle Biscuits

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Homestyle Biscuits

Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1 (2-inch) biscuit
Calories	99
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	less than 1 g
Cholesterol	less than 1 mg
Sodium	72 mg

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Flour	2 cups
Baking powder	2 teaspoons
Baking soda	¼ teaspoon
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Sugar	2 tablespoons
Buttermilk, 1% fat	2/3 cup
Vegetable oil	3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon

Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
In a small bowl, stir together buttermilk and oil. Pour over flour mixture; stir until well-mixed.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10-12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to ¾-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, dipping cutter in flour between cuts. Transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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