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Low Fat Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage

Interest GroupEveryday

Ingredients

	Flour	2 Cup (32 tbs)
	Baking powder	1 Tablespoon
	Salt	1 Teaspoon
	Vegetable shortening	1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
	Skim milk	3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1432 Calories from Fat 476

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 54 g83.1%

Saturated Fat 13.4 g67%

Trans Fat 6.7 g

Cholesterol 3.5 mg1.2%

Sodium 3219.4 mg134.1%

Total Carbohydrates 203 g67.7%

Dietary Fiber 6.8 g27.1%

Sugars 9.5 g

Protein 32 g63.5%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 2.9%

Calcium 135.8% Iron 74.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
2. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl.
3. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add milk; mix quickly.
5. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 6 to 8 strokes to mix thoroughly. Roll 1/2 inch thick cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter.
6. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Comments

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bj payne says :

It would be helpful to know the nutrients--protein, fat, carbs, and calories and the size and number of servings

Posted on: 1 February 2012 - 1:10pm

Samina Tapia says :

Hi bj payne, this recipe will give your about 12 to 15 biscuits. Here is the nutritional value of each biscuit. Calories = 154.0 Total Fat = 6.5 g Saturated Fat 1.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g Monounsaturated Fat 3.0 g Total Carbohydrate 20.5 g Dietary Fiber = 0.7 g Sugars = 1.1 g Protein = 3.3 g

Posted on: 3 February 2012 - 4:30am