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 |
Ingredients and Preparation TOP
| 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.