Homestyle Biscuits
It's easy to make homestyle biscuits with less fat.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2/3 cup buttermilk, 1% fat
- 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil
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 to 12 strokes.
- Roll or pat dough to 3/4-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.
Yield: 15 servings--Serving Size: 1 (2-inch) biscuit
Nutrition at a glance
Each Serving (1 biscuit) Provides: |
amount per serving |
| Calories |
99 |
| Total Fat |
3 g |
| Saturated Fat |
less than 1 g |
| Cholesterol |
less than 1 mg |
| Sodium |
72 mg |
Source: NHLBI/NIH. Stay Young at Heart recipes.
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